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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.67, 499.49 and 337.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.67, 499.49 and 337.16 is: 464.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.67 : 499.49 = 337.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.67/499.49 = 337.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.67x = 499.49 × 337.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.67x = 168,403.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,403.87/362.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.34

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