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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.61, 501.15 and 341.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.61, 501.15 and 341.74 is: 471.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.61 : 501.15 = 341.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.61/501.15 = 341.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.61x = 501.15 × 341.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.61x = 171,263.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,263.00/363.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.01

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