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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.65, 504.80 and 341.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.65, 504.80 and 341.81 is: 470.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.65 : 504.80 = 341.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.65/504.80 = 341.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.65x = 504.80 × 341.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.65x = 172,541.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,541.45/366.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.60

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