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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.89, 536.86 and 339.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.89, 536.86 and 339.42 is: 509.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.89 : 536.86 = 339.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.89/536.86 = 339.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.89x = 536.86 × 339.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.89x = 182,223.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,223.46/357.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.17

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