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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.04, 508.32 and 335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.04, 508.32 and 335.28 is: 463.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.04 : 508.32 = 335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.04/508.32 = 335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.04x = 508.32 × 335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.04x = 170,429.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,429.53/368.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.07

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