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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.64, 551.99 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.64, 551.99 and 336.24 is: 503.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.64 : 551.99 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.64/551.99 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.64x = 551.99 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.64x = 185,601.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,601.12/368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.48

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