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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.63, 495.09 and 337.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.63, 495.09 and 337.03 is: 465.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.63 : 495.09 = 337.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.63/495.09 = 337.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.63x = 495.09 × 337.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.63x = 166,856.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,856.02/358.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.27

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