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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.43, 534.33 and 334.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.43, 534.33 and 334.92 is: 502.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.43 : 534.33 = 334.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.43/534.33 = 334.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.43x = 534.33 × 334.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.43x = 178,957.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,957.80/356.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.08

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