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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.60, 539.01 and 337.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.60, 539.01 and 337.76 is: 509.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.60 : 539.01 = 337.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.60/539.01 = 337.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.60x = 539.01 × 337.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.60x = 182,056.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,056.02/357.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.11

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