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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.92, 539.44 and 340.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.92, 539.44 and 340.68 is: 510.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.92 : 539.44 = 340.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.92/539.44 = 340.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.92x = 539.44 × 340.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.92x = 183,776.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,776.42/359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.60

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