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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.40, 545.19 and 337.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.40, 545.19 and 337.27 is: 505.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.40 : 545.19 = 337.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.40/545.19 = 337.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.40x = 545.19 × 337.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.40x = 183,876.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,876.23/363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.99

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