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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.58, 534.06 and 339.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.58, 534.06 and 339.57 is: 508.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.58 : 534.06 = 339.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.58/534.06 = 339.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.58x = 534.06 × 339.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.58x = 181,350.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,350.75/356.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.58

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