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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.36, 531.56 and 334.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.36, 531.56 and 334.60 is: 500.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.36 : 531.56 = 334.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.36/531.56 = 334.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.36x = 531.56 × 334.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.36x = 177,859.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,859.98/355.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.51

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