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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.10, 550.80 and 335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.10, 550.80 and 335.70 is: 502.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.10 : 550.80 = 335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.10/550.80 = 335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.10x = 550.80 × 335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.10x = 184,903.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,903.56/368.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.32

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