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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.03, 538.78 and 335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.03, 538.78 and 335.68 is: 503.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.03 : 538.78 = 335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.03/538.78 = 335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.03x = 538.78 × 335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.03x = 180,857.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,857.44/359.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.74

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