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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.60, 532.98 and 336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.60, 532.98 and 336.60 is: 505.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.60 : 532.98 = 336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.60/532.98 = 336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.60x = 532.98 × 336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.60x = 179,401.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,401.07/354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.93

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