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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.33, 507.12 and 343.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.33, 507.12 and 343.49 is: 472.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.33 : 507.12 = 343.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.33/507.12 = 343.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.33x = 507.12 × 343.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.33x = 174,188.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,188.11/368.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.92

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