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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.13, 499.82 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.13, 499.82 and 334.32 is: 461.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.13 : 499.82 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.13/499.82 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.13x = 499.82 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.13x = 167,098.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,098.15/362.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.43

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