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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.52, 499.86 and 336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.52, 499.86 and 336.60 is: 464.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.52 : 499.86 = 336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.52/499.86 = 336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.52x = 499.86 × 336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.52x = 168,252.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,252.88/362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.12

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