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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.60, 549.59 and 337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.60, 549.59 and 337.50 is: 503.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.60 : 549.59 = 337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.60/549.59 = 337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.60x = 549.59 × 337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.60x = 185,484.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,484.94/368.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.22

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