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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.43, 500.52 and 336.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.43, 500.52 and 336.07 is: 462.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.43 : 500.52 = 336.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.43/500.52 = 336.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.43x = 500.52 × 336.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.43x = 168,209.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,209.76/363.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.84

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