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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.16, 544.05 and 339.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.16, 544.05 and 339.12 is: 509.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.16 : 544.05 = 339.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.16/544.05 = 339.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.16x = 544.05 × 339.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.16x = 184,498.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,498.24/362.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.44

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