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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.44, 532.26 and 339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.44, 532.26 and 339.04 is: 509.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.44 : 532.26 = 339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.44/532.26 = 339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.44x = 532.26 × 339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.44x = 180,457.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,457.43/354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.13

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