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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.20, 543.66 and 337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.20, 543.66 and 337.50 is: 503.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.20 : 543.66 = 337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.20/543.66 = 337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.20x = 543.66 × 337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.20x = 183,485.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,485.25/364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.80

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