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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.30, 527.85 and 336.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.30, 527.85 and 336.87 is: 501.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.30 : 527.85 = 336.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.30/527.85 = 336.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.30x = 527.85 × 336.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.30x = 177,816.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,816.83/354.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.89

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