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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.42, 508.16 and 344.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.42, 508.16 and 344.12 is: 474.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.42 : 508.16 = 344.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.42/508.16 = 344.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.42x = 508.16 × 344.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.42x = 174,866.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,866.34/368.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.65

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