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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.63, 540.90 and 339.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.63, 540.90 and 339.21 is: 508.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.63 : 540.90 = 339.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.63/540.90 = 339.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.63x = 540.90 × 339.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.63x = 183,478.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,478.69/360.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.77

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