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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.10, 534.15 and 337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.10, 534.15 and 337.20 is: 505.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.10 : 534.15 = 337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.10/534.15 = 337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.10x = 534.15 × 337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.10x = 180,115.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,115.38/356.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.80

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