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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.82, 539.41 and 334.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.82, 539.41 and 334.33 is: 504.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.82 : 539.41 = 334.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.82/539.41 = 334.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.82x = 539.41 × 334.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.82x = 180,339.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,339.39/357.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.00

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