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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.46, 550.84 and 334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.46, 550.84 and 334.68 is: 504.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.46 : 550.84 = 334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.46/550.84 = 334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.46x = 550.84 × 334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.46x = 184,355.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,355.13/365.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.45

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