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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365, 543.85 and 337.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365, 543.85 and 337.06 is: 502.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365 : 543.85 = 337.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365/543.85 = 337.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365x = 543.85 × 337.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365x = 183,307.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,307.36/365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.21

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