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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.51, 535.74 and 337.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.51, 535.74 and 337.77 is: 506.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.51 : 535.74 = 337.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.51/535.74 = 337.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.51x = 535.74 × 337.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.51x = 180,956.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,956.90/357.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.16

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