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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.61, 553.11 and 334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.61, 553.11 and 334.44 is: 501.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.61 : 553.11 = 334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.61/553.11 = 334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.61x = 553.11 × 334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.61x = 184,982.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,982.11/368.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.84

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