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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.38, 544.05 and 334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.38, 544.05 and 334.68 is: 501.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.38 : 544.05 = 334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.38/544.05 = 334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.38x = 544.05 × 334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.38x = 182,082.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,082.65/363.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.08

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