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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.02, 508.14 and 334.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.02, 508.14 and 334.30 is: 460.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.02 : 508.14 = 334.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.02/508.14 = 334.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.02x = 508.14 × 334.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.02x = 169,871.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,871.20/369.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.33

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