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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.38, 545.55 and 335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.38, 545.55 and 335.68 is: 502.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.38 : 545.55 = 335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.38/545.55 = 335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.38x = 545.55 × 335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.38x = 183,130.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,130.22/364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.58

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