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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.24, 498.72 and 337.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.24, 498.72 and 337.76 is: 465.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.24 : 498.72 = 337.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.24/498.72 = 337.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.24x = 498.72 × 337.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.24x = 168,447.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,447.67/362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.02

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