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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.30, 500.27 and 334.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.30, 500.27 and 334.67 is: 462.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.30 : 500.27 = 334.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.30/500.27 = 334.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.30x = 500.27 × 334.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.30x = 167,424.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,424.94/362.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.11

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