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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.30, 548.37 and 337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.30, 548.37 and 337.14 is: 504.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.30 : 548.37 = 337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.30/548.37 = 337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.30x = 548.37 × 337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.30x = 184,877.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,877.46/366.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.72

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