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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.80, 506.04 and 342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.80, 506.04 and 342.32 is: 472.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.80 : 506.04 = 342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.80/506.04 = 342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.80x = 506.04 × 342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.80x = 173,227.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,227.61/366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.27

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