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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.93, 508.86 and 342.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.93, 508.86 and 342.65 is: 472.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.93 : 508.86 = 342.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.93/508.86 = 342.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.93x = 508.86 × 342.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.93x = 174,362.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,362.15/368.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.61

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