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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.72, 538.86 and 334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.72, 538.86 and 334.40 is: 500.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.72 : 538.86 = 334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.72/538.86 = 334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.72x = 538.86 × 334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.72x = 180,196.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,196.97/359.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.94

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