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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.61, 526.32 and 336.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.61, 526.32 and 336.81 is: 502.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.61 : 526.32 = 336.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.61/526.32 = 336.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.61x = 526.32 × 336.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.61x = 177,269.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,269.84/352.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.74

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