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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.08, 543.23 and 334.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.08, 543.23 and 334.02 is: 499.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.08 : 543.23 = 334.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.08/543.23 = 334.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.08x = 543.23 × 334.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.08x = 181,448.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,448.01/363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.75

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