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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.78, 548.67 and 337.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.78, 548.67 and 337.70 is: 506.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.78 : 548.67 = 337.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.78/548.67 = 337.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.78x = 548.67 × 337.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.78x = 185,285.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,285.86/365.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.55

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