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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.50, 499.05 and 339.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.50, 499.05 and 339.90 is: 469.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.50 : 499.05 = 339.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.50/499.05 = 339.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.50x = 499.05 × 339.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.50x = 169,627.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,627.10/361.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.23

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