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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.26, 544.73 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.26, 544.73 and 335.34 is: 505.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.26 : 544.73 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.26/544.73 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.26x = 544.73 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.26x = 182,668.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,668.08/361.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.64

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