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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.60, 532.30 and 334.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.60, 532.30 and 334.35 is: 501.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.60 : 532.30 = 334.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.60/532.30 = 334.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.60x = 532.30 × 334.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.60x = 177,971.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,971.01/354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.90

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