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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.89, 554.48 and 341.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.89, 554.48 and 341.21 is: 512.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.89 : 554.48 = 341.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.89/554.48 = 341.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.89x = 554.48 × 341.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.89x = 189,192.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,192.20/368.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.87

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