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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.74, 535.32 and 336.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.74, 535.32 and 336.95 is: 504.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.74 : 535.32 = 336.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.74/535.32 = 336.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.74x = 535.32 × 336.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.74x = 180,373.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,373.40/357.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.21

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