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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.01, 534.69 and 338.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.01, 534.69 and 338.07 is: 503.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.01 : 534.69 = 338.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.01/534.69 = 338.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.01x = 534.69 × 338.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.01x = 180,762.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,762.65/359.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.50

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