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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.10, 539.04 and 335.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.10, 539.04 and 335.79 is: 501.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.10 : 539.04 = 335.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.10/539.04 = 335.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.10x = 539.04 × 335.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.10x = 181,005.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,005.50/361.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.26

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