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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.34, 543.78 and 339.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.34, 543.78 and 339.66 is: 509.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.34 : 543.78 = 339.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.34/543.78 = 339.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.34x = 543.78 × 339.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.34x = 184,700.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,700.31/362.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.74

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