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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.04, 506.98 and 341.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.04, 506.98 and 341.46 is: 470.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.04 : 506.98 = 341.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.04/506.98 = 341.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.04x = 506.98 × 341.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.04x = 173,113.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,113.82/368.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.36

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