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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.72, 545.16 and 335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.72, 545.16 and 335.90 is: 504.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.72 : 545.16 = 335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.72/545.16 = 335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.72x = 545.16 × 335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.72x = 183,119.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,119.24/362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.85

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