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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.68, 499.32 and 339.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.68, 499.32 and 339.72 is: 469.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.68 : 499.32 = 339.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.68/499.32 = 339.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.68x = 499.32 × 339.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.68x = 169,628.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,628.99/361.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.00

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