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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.52, 535.58 and 337.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.52, 535.58 and 337.11 is: 502.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.52 : 535.58 = 337.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.52/535.58 = 337.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.52x = 535.58 × 337.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.52x = 180,547.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,547.69/359.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.19

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