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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.60, 540.12 and 335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.60, 540.12 and 335.28 is: 502.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.60 : 540.12 = 335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.60/540.12 = 335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.60x = 540.12 × 335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.60x = 181,091.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,091.43/360.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.19

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