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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.36, 532.12 and 336.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.36, 532.12 and 336.08 is: 501.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.36 : 532.12 = 336.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.36/532.12 = 336.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.36x = 532.12 × 336.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.36x = 178,834.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,834.89/356.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.84

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