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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.10, 539.05 and 335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.10, 539.05 and 335.60 is: 503.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.10 : 539.05 = 335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.10/539.05 = 335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.10x = 539.05 × 335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.10x = 180,905.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,905.18/359.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.77

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