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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.02, 500.72 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.02, 500.72 and 335.34 is: 462.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.02 : 500.72 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.02/500.72 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.02x = 500.72 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.02x = 167,909.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,909.77/363.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.54

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