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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.46, 502.38 and 337.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.46, 502.38 and 337.10 is: 464.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.46 : 502.38 = 337.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.46/502.38 = 337.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.46x = 502.38 × 337.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.46x = 169,349.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,349.79/364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.67

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