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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.67, 545.96 and 335.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.67, 545.96 and 335.96 is: 502.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.67 : 545.96 = 335.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.67/545.96 = 335.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.67x = 545.96 × 335.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.67x = 183,416.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,416.31/364.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.97

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