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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.14, 533.13 and 338.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.14, 533.13 and 338.86 is: 507.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.14 : 533.13 = 338.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.14/533.13 = 338.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.14x = 533.13 × 338.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.14x = 180,656.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,656.43/356.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.26

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