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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.58, 499.17 and 337.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.58, 499.17 and 337.74 is: 464.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.58 : 499.17 = 337.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.58/499.17 = 337.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.58x = 499.17 × 337.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.58x = 168,589.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,589.68/362.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.97

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