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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.93, 539.16 and 339.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.93, 539.16 and 339.52 is: 505.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.93 : 539.16 = 339.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.93/539.16 = 339.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.93x = 539.16 × 339.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.93x = 183,051.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,051.21/361.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.77

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