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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.82, 541.94 and 334.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.82, 541.94 and 334.47 is: 503.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.82 : 541.94 = 334.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.82/541.94 = 334.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.82x = 541.94 × 334.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.82x = 181,262.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,262.67/359.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.76

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