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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.94, 545.37 and 336.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.94, 545.37 and 336.94 is: 504.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.94 : 545.37 = 336.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.94/545.37 = 336.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.94x = 545.37 × 336.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.94x = 183,756.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,756.97/363.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.91

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