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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.36, 548.32 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.36, 548.32 and 336.96 is: 502.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.36 : 548.32 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.36/548.32 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.36x = 548.32 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.36x = 184,761.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,761.91/367.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.95

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