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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.00, 535.51 and 336.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.00, 535.51 and 336.13 is: 502.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.00 : 535.51 = 336.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.00/535.51 = 336.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.00x = 535.51 × 336.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.00x = 179,998.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,998.80/358.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.79

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