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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.86, 533.82 and 337.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.86, 533.82 and 337.66 is: 505.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.86 : 533.82 = 337.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.86/533.82 = 337.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.86x = 533.82 × 337.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.86x = 180,249.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,249.66/356.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.10

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