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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.50, 544.95 and 335.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.50, 544.95 and 335.77 is: 504.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.50 : 544.95 = 335.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.50/544.95 = 335.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.50x = 544.95 × 335.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.50x = 182,977.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,977.86/362.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.77

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