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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.21, 501.72 and 341.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.21, 501.72 and 341.53 is: 470.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.21 : 501.72 = 341.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.21/501.72 = 341.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.21x = 501.72 × 341.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.21x = 171,352.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,352.43/364.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.48

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