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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.65, 523.31 and 336.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.65, 523.31 and 336.52 is: 502.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.65 : 523.31 = 336.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.65/523.31 = 336.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.65x = 523.31 × 336.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.65x = 176,102.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,102.60/350.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.22

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