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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.30, 550.93 and 337.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.30, 550.93 and 337.22 is: 504.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.30 : 550.93 = 337.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.30/550.93 = 337.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.30x = 550.93 × 337.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.30x = 185,783.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,783.41/368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.43

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