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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.52, 498.48 and 335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.52, 498.48 and 335.60 is: 462.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.52 : 498.48 = 335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.52/498.48 = 335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.52x = 498.48 × 335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.52x = 167,289.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,289.89/361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.74

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