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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.07, 540.14 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.07, 540.14 and 335.88 is: 501.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.07 : 540.14 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.07/540.14 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.07x = 540.14 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.07x = 181,420.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,420.54/362.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.06

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