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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.93, 543.78 and 336.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.93, 543.78 and 336.20 is: 503.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.93 : 543.78 = 336.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.93/543.78 = 336.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.93x = 543.78 × 336.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.93x = 182,816.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,816.12/362.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.73

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