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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.49, 534.20 and 335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.49, 534.20 and 335.44 is: 504.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.49 : 534.20 = 335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.49/534.20 = 335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.49x = 534.20 × 335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.49x = 179,191.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,191.04/355.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.07

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