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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.64, 558.42 and 336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.64, 558.42 and 336.12 is: 505.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.64 : 558.42 = 336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.64/558.42 = 336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.64x = 558.42 × 336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.64x = 187,696.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,696.13/371.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.05

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