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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.58, 541.08 and 337.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.58, 541.08 and 337.80 is: 506.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.58 : 541.08 = 337.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.58/541.08 = 337.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.58x = 541.08 × 337.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.58x = 182,776.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,776.82/360.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.90

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