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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.88, 500.96 and 341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.88, 500.96 and 341.28 is: 471.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.88 : 500.96 = 341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.88/500.96 = 341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.88x = 500.96 × 341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.88x = 170,967.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,967.63/362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.14

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