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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.48, 500 and 342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.48, 500 and 342.40 is: 469.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.48 : 500 = 342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.48/500 = 342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.48x = 500 × 342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.48x = 171,200
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,200/364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.71

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