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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.76, 507.73 and 343.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.76, 507.73 and 343.92 is: 473.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.76 : 507.73 = 343.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.76/507.73 = 343.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.76x = 507.73 × 343.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.76x = 174,618.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,618.50/368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.53

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