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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.64, 497.12 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.64, 497.12 and 334.56 is: 461.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.64 : 497.12 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.64/497.12 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.64x = 497.12 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.64x = 166,316.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,316.47/360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.17

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