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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.44, 537.67 and 337.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.44, 537.67 and 337.57 is: 504.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.44 : 537.67 = 337.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.44/537.67 = 337.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.44x = 537.67 × 337.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.44x = 181,501.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,501.26/359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.96

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