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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.55, 536.76 and 334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.55, 536.76 and 334.26 is: 499.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.55 : 536.76 = 334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.55/536.76 = 334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.55x = 536.76 × 334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.55x = 179,417.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,417.40/359.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.01

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