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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.82, 531.27 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.82, 531.27 and 335.16 is: 500.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.82 : 531.27 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.82/531.27 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.82x = 531.27 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.82x = 178,060.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,060.45/355.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.43

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