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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.71, 507.48 and 343.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.71, 507.48 and 343.11 is: 473.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.71 : 507.48 = 343.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.71/507.48 = 343.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.71x = 507.48 × 343.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.71x = 174,121.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,121.46/367.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.53

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