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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.72, 529.32 and 334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.72, 529.32 and 334.08 is: 498.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.72 : 529.32 = 334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.72/529.32 = 334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.72x = 529.32 × 334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.72x = 176,835.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,835.23/354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.52

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