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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.80, 537.96 and 339.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.80, 537.96 and 339.56 is: 509.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.80 : 537.96 = 339.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.80/537.96 = 339.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.80x = 537.96 × 339.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.80x = 182,669.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,669.70/358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.11

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