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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.23, 496.73 and 339.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.23, 496.73 and 339.71 is: 468.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.23 : 496.73 = 339.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.23/496.73 = 339.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.23x = 496.73 × 339.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.23x = 168,742.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,742.51/360.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.44

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