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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.54, 501.24 and 336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.54, 501.24 and 336 is: 463.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.54 : 501.24 = 336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.54/501.24 = 336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.54x = 501.24 × 336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.54x = 168,416.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,416.64/363.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.27

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