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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.83, 539.01 and 339.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.83, 539.01 and 339.42 is: 505.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.83 : 539.01 = 339.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.83/539.01 = 339.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.83x = 539.01 × 339.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.83x = 182,950.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,950.77/361.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.63

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