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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.34, 543.93 and 334.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.34, 543.93 and 334.45 is: 500.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.34 : 543.93 = 334.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.34/543.93 = 334.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.34x = 543.93 × 334.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.34x = 181,917.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,917.39/363.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.68

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