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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.60, 543.56 and 336.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.60, 543.56 and 336.25 is: 505.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.60 : 543.56 = 336.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.60/543.56 = 336.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.60x = 543.56 × 336.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.60x = 182,772.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,772.05/361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.45

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