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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.08, 507.50 and 336.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.08, 507.50 and 336.98 is: 464.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.08 : 507.50 = 336.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.08/507.50 = 336.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.08x = 507.50 × 336.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.08x = 171,017.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,017.35/368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.62

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