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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.82, 555.06 and 335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.82, 555.06 and 335.22 is: 504.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.82 : 555.06 = 335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.82/555.06 = 335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.82x = 555.06 × 335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.82x = 186,067.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,067.21/368.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.49

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