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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.36, 534.56 and 336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.36, 534.56 and 336.60 is: 503.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.36 : 534.56 = 336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.36/534.56 = 336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.36x = 534.56 × 336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.36x = 179,932.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,932.90/357.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.51

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