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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.88, 531.72 and 336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.88, 531.72 and 336.60 is: 505.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.88 : 531.72 = 336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.88/531.72 = 336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.88x = 531.72 × 336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.88x = 178,976.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,976.95/353.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.76

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