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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.50, 524.68 and 341.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.50, 524.68 and 341.22 is: 470.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.50 : 524.68 = 341.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.50/524.68 = 341.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.50x = 524.68 × 341.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.50x = 179,031.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,031.31/380.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.52

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