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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.14, 522.38 and 337.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.14, 522.38 and 337.53 is: 503.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.14 : 522.38 = 337.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.14/522.38 = 337.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.14x = 522.38 × 337.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.14x = 176,321.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,321.72/350.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.58

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