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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.03, 540.68 and 334.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.03, 540.68 and 334.73 is: 504.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.03 : 540.68 = 334.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.03/540.68 = 334.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.03x = 540.68 × 334.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.03x = 180,981.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,981.49/359.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.08

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