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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.59, 527.32 and 334.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.59, 527.32 and 334.58 is: 501.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.59 : 527.32 = 334.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.59/527.32 = 334.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.59x = 527.32 × 334.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.59x = 176,427.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,427.25/351.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.81

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