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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.41, 542.21 and 335.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.41, 542.21 and 335.27 is: 502.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.41 : 542.21 = 335.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.41/542.21 = 335.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.41x = 542.21 × 335.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.41x = 181,782.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,782.36/361.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.98

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