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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.79, 543.14 and 334.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.79, 543.14 and 334.45 is: 502.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.79 : 543.14 = 334.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.79/543.14 = 334.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.79x = 543.14 × 334.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.79x = 181,653.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,653.43/361.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.10

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