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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.42, 530.82 and 334.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.42, 530.82 and 334.17 is: 500.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.42 : 530.82 = 334.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.42/530.82 = 334.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.42x = 530.82 × 334.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.42x = 177,384.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,384.12/354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.49

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