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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.27, 551.54 and 335.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.27, 551.54 and 335.25 is: 500.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.27 : 551.54 = 335.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.27/551.54 = 335.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.27x = 551.54 × 335.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.27x = 184,902.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,902.11/369.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.72

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