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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.71, 495.51 and 337.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.71, 495.51 and 337.03 is: 464.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.71 : 495.51 = 337.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.71/495.51 = 337.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.71x = 495.51 × 337.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.71x = 167,001.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,001.74/359.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.27

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