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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.71, 502.41 and 342.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.71, 502.41 and 342.03 is: 471.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.71 : 502.41 = 342.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.71/502.41 = 342.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.71x = 502.41 × 342.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.71x = 171,839.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,839.29/364.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.17

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