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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.69, 500.58 and 336.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.69, 500.58 and 336.35 is: 462.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.69 : 500.58 = 336.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.69/500.58 = 336.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.69x = 500.58 × 336.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.69x = 168,371.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,371.33/363.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.95

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