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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.60, 542.06 and 335.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.60, 542.06 and 335.25 is: 503.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.60 : 542.06 = 335.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.60/542.06 = 335.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.60x = 542.06 × 335.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.60x = 181,723.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,723.94/360.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.95

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