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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.95, 502.45 and 340.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.95, 502.45 and 340.11 is: 468.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.95 : 502.45 = 340.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.95/502.45 = 340.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.95x = 502.45 × 340.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.95x = 170,887.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,887.42/364.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.25

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