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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.50, 531.06 and 334.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.50, 531.06 and 334.52 is: 501.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.50 : 531.06 = 334.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.50/531.06 = 334.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.50x = 531.06 × 334.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.50x = 177,650.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,650.19/354.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.13

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