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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.03, 501.18 and 342.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.03, 501.18 and 342.99 is: 473.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.03 : 501.18 = 342.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.03/501.18 = 342.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.03x = 501.18 × 342.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.03x = 171,899.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,899.73/363.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.51

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