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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.40, 522.36 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.40, 522.36 and 335.88 is: 500.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.40 : 522.36 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.40/522.36 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.40x = 522.36 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.40x = 175,450.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,450.28/350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.71

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