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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.67, 495.35 and 334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.67, 495.35 and 334.16 is: 460.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.67 : 495.35 = 334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.67/495.35 = 334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.67x = 495.35 × 334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.67x = 165,525.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,525.12/359.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.21

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