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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.73, 543.34 and 336.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.73, 543.34 and 336.79 is: 504.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.73 : 543.34 = 336.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.73/543.34 = 336.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.73x = 543.34 × 336.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.73x = 182,991.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,991.48/362.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.48

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