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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.76, 535.62 and 335.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.76, 535.62 and 335.08 is: 501.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.76 : 535.62 = 335.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.76/535.62 = 335.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.76x = 535.62 × 335.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.76x = 179,475.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,475.55/357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.66

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