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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.01, 533.20 and 337.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.01, 533.20 and 337.07 is: 502.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.01 : 533.20 = 337.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.01/533.20 = 337.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.01x = 533.20 × 337.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.01x = 179,725.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,725.72/358.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.01

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