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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.99, 536.56 and 339.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.99, 536.56 and 339.49 is: 506.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.99 : 536.56 = 339.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.99/536.56 = 339.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.99x = 536.56 × 339.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.99x = 182,154.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,154.07/359.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.00

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