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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.01, 533.49 and 336.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.01, 533.49 and 336.27 is: 503.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.01 : 533.49 = 336.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.01/533.49 = 336.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.01x = 533.49 × 336.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.01x = 179,396.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,396.68/356.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.91

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