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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.67, 501.19 and 334.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.67, 501.19 and 334.21 is: 460.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.67 : 501.19 = 334.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.67/501.19 = 334.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.67x = 501.19 × 334.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.67x = 167,502.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,502.71/363.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.59

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