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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.27, 502.11 and 334.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.27, 502.11 and 334.10 is: 460.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.27 : 502.11 = 334.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.27/502.11 = 334.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.27x = 502.11 × 334.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.27x = 167,755.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,755.26/364.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.53

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