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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.62, 532.14 and 334.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.62, 532.14 and 334.82 is: 501.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.62 : 532.14 = 334.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.62/532.14 = 334.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.62x = 532.14 × 334.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.62x = 178,171.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,171.11/355.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.02

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