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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.78, 540.89 and 336.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.78, 540.89 and 336.51 is: 507.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.78 : 540.89 = 336.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.78/540.89 = 336.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.78x = 540.89 × 336.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.78x = 182,013.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,013.08/358.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.32

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