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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.76, 502.48 and 337.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.76, 502.48 and 337.84 is: 466.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.76 : 502.48 = 337.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.76/502.48 = 337.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.76x = 502.48 × 337.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.76x = 169,757.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,757.84/363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.68

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