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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.53, 546.89 and 334.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.53, 546.89 and 334.53 is: 501.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.53 : 546.89 = 334.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.53/546.89 = 334.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.53x = 546.89 × 334.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.53x = 182,949.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,949.44/364.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.88

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