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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.07, 541.63 and 336.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.07, 541.63 and 336.88 is: 502.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.07 : 541.63 = 336.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.07/541.63 = 336.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.07x = 541.63 × 336.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.07x = 182,464.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,464.31/363.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.56

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