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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.27, 508.41 and 344.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.27, 508.41 and 344.43 is: 474.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.27 : 508.41 = 344.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.27/508.41 = 344.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.27x = 508.41 × 344.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.27x = 175,111.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,111.66/369.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.21

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