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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.17, 507.62 and 337.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.17, 507.62 and 337.19 is: 464.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.17 : 507.62 = 337.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.17/507.62 = 337.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.17x = 507.62 × 337.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.17x = 171,162.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,162.69/368.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.90

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