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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.20, 533.35 and 335.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.20, 533.35 and 335.73 is: 502.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.20 : 533.35 = 335.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.20/533.35 = 335.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.20x = 533.35 × 335.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.20x = 179,060.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,060.76/356.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.69

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