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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.47, 543.24 and 336.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.47, 543.24 and 336.88 is: 506.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.47 : 543.24 = 336.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.47/543.24 = 336.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.47x = 543.24 × 336.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.47x = 183,006.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,006.69/361.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.28

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