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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.50, 546.45 and 336.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.50, 546.45 and 336.77 is: 506.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.50 : 546.45 = 336.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.50/546.45 = 336.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.50x = 546.45 × 336.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.50x = 184,027.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,027.97/363.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.27

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