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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.60, 554.40 and 335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.60, 554.40 and 335.40 is: 503.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.60 : 554.40 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.60/554.40 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.60x = 554.40 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.60x = 185,945.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,945.76/369.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.10

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