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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.87, 527.46 and 336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.87, 527.46 and 336.54 is: 501.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.87 : 527.46 = 336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.87/527.46 = 336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.87x = 527.46 × 336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.87x = 177,511.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,511.39/353.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.63

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