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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.13, 491.27 and 336.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.13, 491.27 and 336.97 is: 463.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.13 : 491.27 = 336.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.13/491.27 = 336.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.13x = 491.27 × 336.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.13x = 165,540.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,540.34/357.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.53

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