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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.69, 531.43 and 339.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.69, 531.43 and 339.26 is: 505.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.69 : 531.43 = 339.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.69/531.43 = 339.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.69x = 531.43 × 339.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.69x = 180,289.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,289.44/356.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.46

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