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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.52, 502.79 and 336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.52, 502.79 and 336.84 is: 464.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.52 : 502.79 = 336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.52/502.79 = 336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.52x = 502.79 × 336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.52x = 169,358.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,358.10/364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.61

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