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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.94, 516.87 and 336.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.94, 516.87 and 336.06 is: 463.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.94 : 516.87 = 336.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.94/516.87 = 336.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.94x = 516.87 × 336.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.94x = 173,699.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,699.33/374.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.27

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