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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.33, 535.32 and 341.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.33, 535.32 and 341.55 is: 508.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.33 : 535.32 = 341.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.33/535.32 = 341.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.33x = 535.32 × 341.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.33x = 182,838.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,838.55/359.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.84

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