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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.08, 540.33 and 337.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.08, 540.33 and 337.30 is: 506.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.08 : 540.33 = 337.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.08/540.33 = 337.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.08x = 540.33 × 337.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.08x = 182,253.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,253.31/360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.15

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