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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.90, 541.56 and 334.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.90, 541.56 and 334.02 is: 501.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.90 : 541.56 = 334.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.90/541.56 = 334.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.90x = 541.56 × 334.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.90x = 180,891.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,891.87/360.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.22

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