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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.72, 495.48 and 337.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.72, 495.48 and 337.04 is: 464.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.72 : 495.48 = 337.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.72/495.48 = 337.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.72x = 495.48 × 337.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.72x = 166,996.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,996.58/359.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.24

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