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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.22, 552.56 and 334.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.22, 552.56 and 334.06 is: 501.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.22 : 552.56 = 334.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.22/552.56 = 334.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.22x = 552.56 × 334.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.22x = 184,588.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,588.19/368.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.30

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