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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.17, 550.74 and 336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.17, 550.74 and 336.18 is: 504.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.17 : 550.74 = 336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.17/550.74 = 336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.17x = 550.74 × 336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.17x = 185,147.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,147.77/367.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.26

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