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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.24, 501.57 and 335.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.24, 501.57 and 335.61 is: 463.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.24 : 501.57 = 335.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.24/501.57 = 335.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.24x = 501.57 × 335.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.24x = 168,331.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,331.91/363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.42

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