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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.41, 551.21 and 341.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.41, 551.21 and 341.27 is: 511.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.41 : 551.21 = 341.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.41/551.21 = 341.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.41x = 551.21 × 341.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.41x = 188,111.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,111.44/367.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.99

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