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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.19, 539.39 and 338.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.19, 539.39 and 338.84 is: 504.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.19 : 539.39 = 338.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.19/539.39 = 338.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.19x = 539.39 × 338.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.19x = 182,762.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,762.52/362.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.60

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