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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.72, 548.16 and 337.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.72, 548.16 and 337.90 is: 507.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.72 : 548.16 = 337.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.72/548.16 = 337.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.72x = 548.16 × 337.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.72x = 185,223.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,223.26/364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.85

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