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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.72, 541.35 and 335.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.72, 541.35 and 335.21 is: 503.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.72 : 541.35 = 335.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.72/541.35 = 335.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.72x = 541.35 × 335.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.72x = 181,463.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,463.23/360.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.06

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