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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.12, 534.18 and 337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.12, 534.18 and 337.40 is: 506.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.12 : 534.18 = 337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.12/534.18 = 337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.12x = 534.18 × 337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.12x = 180,232.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,232.33/356.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.10

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