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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.64, 535.23 and 337.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.64, 535.23 and 337.47 is: 506.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.64 : 535.23 = 337.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.64/535.23 = 337.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.64x = 535.23 × 337.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.64x = 180,624.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,624.07/356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.46

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