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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.58, 536.76 and 335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.58, 536.76 and 335.28 is: 500.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.58 : 536.76 = 335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.58/536.76 = 335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.58x = 536.76 × 335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.58x = 179,964.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,964.89/359.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.49

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