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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.14, 506.90 and 335.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.14, 506.90 and 335.93 is: 463.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.14 : 506.90 = 335.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.14/506.90 = 335.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.14x = 506.90 × 335.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.14x = 170,285.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,285.02/367.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.81

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