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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.14, 536.57 and 336.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.14, 536.57 and 336.56 is: 501.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.14 : 536.57 = 336.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.14/536.57 = 336.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.14x = 536.57 × 336.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.14x = 180,584.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,584.90/360.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.44

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