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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.26, 509.16 and 334.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.26, 509.16 and 334.70 is: 461.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.26 : 509.16 = 334.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.26/509.16 = 334.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.26x = 509.16 × 334.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.26x = 170,415.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,415.85/369.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.51

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