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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.05, 498.62 and 336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.05, 498.62 and 336.54 is: 463.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.05 : 498.62 = 336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.05/498.62 = 336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.05x = 498.62 × 336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.05x = 167,805.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,805.57/362.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.49

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