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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.24, 500.26 and 342.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.24, 500.26 and 342.12 is: 471.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.24 : 500.26 = 342.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.24/500.26 = 342.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.24x = 500.26 × 342.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.24x = 171,148.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,148.95/363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.17

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