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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.65, 499.35 and 335.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.65, 499.35 and 335.43 is: 463.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.65 : 499.35 = 335.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.65/499.35 = 335.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.65x = 499.35 × 335.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.65x = 167,496.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,496.97/361.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.15

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