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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.65, 545.57 and 337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.65, 545.57 and 337.52 is: 506.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.65 : 545.57 = 337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.65/545.57 = 337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.65x = 545.57 × 337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.65x = 184,136.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,136.37/363.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.36

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