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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.18, 507.83 and 341.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.18, 507.83 and 341.90 is: 471.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.18 : 507.83 = 341.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.18/507.83 = 341.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.18x = 507.83 × 341.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.18x = 173,626.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,626.64/368.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.58

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