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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.72, 546.66 and 336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.72, 546.66 and 336.90 is: 506.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.72 : 546.66 = 336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.72/546.66 = 336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.72x = 546.66 × 336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.72x = 184,169.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,169.75/363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.35

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