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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.05, 538.95 and 335.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.05, 538.95 and 335.73 is: 501.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.05 : 538.95 = 335.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.05/538.95 = 335.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.05x = 538.95 × 335.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.05x = 180,941.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,941.68/361.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.15

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