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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.37, 498.49 and 337.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.37, 498.49 and 337.07 is: 464.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.37 : 498.49 = 337.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.37/498.49 = 337.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.37x = 498.49 × 337.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.37x = 168,026.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,026.43/361.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.97

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