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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.74, 534.57 and 335.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.74, 534.57 and 335.69 is: 504.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.74 : 534.57 = 335.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.74/534.57 = 335.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.74x = 534.57 × 335.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.74x = 179,451.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,451.14/355.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.44

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