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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.20, 534.84 and 336.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.20, 534.84 and 336.73 is: 504.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.20 : 534.84 = 336.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.20/534.84 = 336.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.20x = 534.84 × 336.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.20x = 180,096.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,096.67/357.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.19

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