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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.36, 500.06 and 336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.36, 500.06 and 336 is: 462.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.36 : 500.06 = 336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.36/500.06 = 336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.36x = 500.06 × 336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.36x = 168,020.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,020.16/363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.41

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