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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.95, 547.66 and 335.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.95, 547.66 and 335.97 is: 501.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.95 : 547.66 = 335.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.95/547.66 = 335.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.95x = 547.66 × 335.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.95x = 183,995.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,995.65/366.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.42

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