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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.54, 537.78 and 336.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.54, 537.78 and 336.45 is: 503.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.54 : 537.78 = 336.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.54/537.78 = 336.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.54x = 537.78 × 336.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.54x = 180,936.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,936.08/359.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.25

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