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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.60, 537.50 and 336.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.60, 537.50 and 336.76 is: 507.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.60 : 537.50 = 336.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.60/537.50 = 336.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.60x = 537.50 × 336.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.60x = 181,008.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,008.00/356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.59

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