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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.02, 551.49 and 341.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.02, 551.49 and 341.02 is: 511.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.02 : 551.49 = 341.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.02/551.49 = 341.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.02x = 551.49 × 341.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.02x = 188,069.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,069.12/368.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.03

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