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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.16, 533.40 and 339.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.16, 533.40 and 339.42 is: 508.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.16 : 533.40 = 339.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.16/533.40 = 339.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.16x = 533.40 × 339.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.16x = 181,046.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,046.63/356.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.33

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