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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.84, 510.08 and 334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.84, 510.08 and 334.20 is: 460.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.84 : 510.08 = 334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.84/510.08 = 334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.84x = 510.08 × 334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.84x = 170,468.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,468.74/369.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.93

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