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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.38, 530.99 and 337.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.38, 530.99 and 337.78 is: 503.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.38 : 530.99 = 337.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.38/530.99 = 337.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.38x = 530.99 × 337.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.38x = 179,357.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,357.80/356.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.28

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