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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.48, 532.41 and 335.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.48, 532.41 and 335.50 is: 502.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.48 : 532.41 = 335.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.48/532.41 = 335.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.48x = 532.41 × 335.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.48x = 178,623.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,623.56/355.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.49

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