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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.36, 498.68 and 335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.36, 498.68 and 335 is: 461.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.36 : 498.68 = 335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.36/498.68 = 335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.36x = 498.68 × 335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.36x = 167,057.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,057.80/362.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.03

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