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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.04, 494.64 and 334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.04, 494.64 and 334.08 is: 460.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.04 : 494.64 = 334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.04/494.64 = 334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.04x = 494.64 × 334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.04x = 165,249.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,249.33/359.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.25

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