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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.33, 523.29 and 335.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.33, 523.29 and 335.53 is: 499.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.33 : 523.29 = 335.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.33/523.29 = 335.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.33x = 523.29 × 335.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.33x = 175,577.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,577.82/351.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.76

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