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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.16, 535.74 and 334.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.16, 535.74 and 334.12 is: 501.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.16 : 535.74 = 334.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.16/535.74 = 334.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.16x = 535.74 × 334.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.16x = 179,001.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,001.45/357.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.18

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