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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.67, 496.73 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.67, 496.73 and 335.16 is: 461.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.67 : 496.73 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.67/496.73 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.67x = 496.73 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.67x = 166,484.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,484.03/360.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.60

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