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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.87, 525.97 and 335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.87, 525.97 and 335.54 is: 500.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.87 : 525.97 = 335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.87/525.97 = 335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.87x = 525.97 × 335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.87x = 176,483.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,483.97/352.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.14

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