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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.85, 508.07 and 336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.85, 508.07 and 336.80 is: 465.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.85 : 508.07 = 336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.85/508.07 = 336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.85x = 508.07 × 336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.85x = 171,120.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,120.09/367.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.19

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