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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.20, 553.23 and 337.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.20, 553.23 and 337.68 is: 508.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.20 : 553.23 = 337.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.20/553.23 = 337.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.20x = 553.23 × 337.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.20x = 186,814.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,814.71/367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.75

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