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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.56, 541.58 and 335.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.56, 541.58 and 335.61 is: 502.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.56 : 541.58 = 335.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.56/541.58 = 335.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.56x = 541.58 × 335.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.56x = 181,759.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,759.66/361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.71

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