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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.88, 499.68 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.88, 499.68 and 336.96 is: 463.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.88 : 499.68 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.88/499.68 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.88x = 499.68 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.88x = 168,372.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,372.17/362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.99

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