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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.60, 541.62 and 336.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.60, 541.62 and 336.28 is: 503.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.60 : 541.62 = 336.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.60/541.62 = 336.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.60x = 541.62 × 336.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.60x = 182,135.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,135.97/361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.69

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