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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.66, 499.38 and 334.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.66, 499.38 and 334.02 is: 461.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.66 : 499.38 = 334.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.66/499.38 = 334.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.66x = 499.38 × 334.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.66x = 166,802.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,802.91/361.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.21

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