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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.44, 536.18 and 336.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.44, 536.18 and 336.57 is: 503.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.44 : 536.18 = 336.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.44/536.18 = 336.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.44x = 536.18 × 336.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.44x = 180,462.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,462.60/358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.46

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