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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.60, 555.90 and 336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.60, 555.90 and 336.40 is: 504.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.60 : 555.90 = 336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.60/555.90 = 336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.60x = 555.90 × 336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.60x = 187,004.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,004.76/370.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.60

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