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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.20, 549.05 and 337.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.20, 549.05 and 337.42 is: 503.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.20 : 549.05 = 337.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.20/549.05 = 337.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.20x = 549.05 × 337.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.20x = 185,260.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,260.45/368.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.15

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