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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.40, 543.69 and 336.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.40, 543.69 and 336.27 is: 504.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.40 : 543.69 = 336.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.40/543.69 = 336.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.40x = 543.69 × 336.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.40x = 182,826.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,826.64/362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.49

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