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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.62, 502.08 and 335.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.62, 502.08 and 335.97 is: 463.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.62 : 502.08 = 335.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.62/502.08 = 335.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.62x = 502.08 × 335.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.62x = 168,683.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,683.82/363.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.91

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