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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.08, 530.08 and 339.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.08, 530.08 and 339.32 is: 506.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.08 : 530.08 = 339.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.08/530.08 = 339.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.08x = 530.08 × 339.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.08x = 179,866.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,866.75/355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.55

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