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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.21, 505.41 and 341.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.21, 505.41 and 341.61 is: 471.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.21 : 505.41 = 341.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.21/505.41 = 341.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.21x = 505.41 × 341.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.21x = 172,653.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,653.11/366.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.46

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