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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.96, 537.33 and 334.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.96, 537.33 and 334.60 is: 499.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.96 : 537.33 = 334.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.96/537.33 = 334.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.96x = 537.33 × 334.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.96x = 179,790.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,790.62/359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.47

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