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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.31, 535.07 and 339.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.31, 535.07 and 339.30 is: 509.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.31 : 535.07 = 339.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.31/535.07 = 339.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.31x = 535.07 × 339.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.31x = 181,550.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,550.10/356.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.53

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