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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.88, 534.15 and 336.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.88, 534.15 and 336.51 is: 505.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.88 : 534.15 = 336.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.88/534.15 = 336.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.88x = 534.15 × 336.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.88x = 179,746.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,746.82/355.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.08

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