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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.21, 506.79 and 342.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.21, 506.79 and 342.61 is: 472.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.21 : 506.79 = 342.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.21/506.79 = 342.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.21x = 506.79 × 342.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.21x = 173,631.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,631.32/367.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.84

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