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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.12, 552.72 and 336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.12, 552.72 and 336.80 is: 505.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.12 : 552.72 = 336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.12/552.72 = 336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.12x = 552.72 × 336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.12x = 186,156.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,156.10/368.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.69

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