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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.02, 499.17 and 336.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.02, 499.17 and 336.10 is: 463.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.02 : 499.17 = 336.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.02/499.17 = 336.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.02x = 499.17 × 336.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.02x = 167,771.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,771.04/362.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.43

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