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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.52, 536.21 and 337.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.52, 536.21 and 337.47 is: 503.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.52 : 536.21 = 337.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.52/536.21 = 337.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.52x = 536.21 × 337.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.52x = 180,953.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,953.10/359.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.32

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