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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.04, 493.72 and 337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.04, 493.72 and 337.52 is: 465.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.04 : 493.72 = 337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.04/493.72 = 337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.04x = 493.72 × 337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.04x = 166,640.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,640.37/358.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.42

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