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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.96, 538.82 and 335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.96, 538.82 and 335.28 is: 500.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.96 : 538.82 = 335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.96/538.82 = 335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.96x = 538.82 × 335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.96x = 180,655.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,655.57/360.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.49

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