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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.50, 494.91 and 336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.50, 494.91 and 336.90 is: 465.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.50 : 494.91 = 336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.50/494.91 = 336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.50x = 494.91 × 336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.50x = 166,735.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,735.18/358.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.09

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