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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.60, 544.30 and 339.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.60, 544.30 and 339.10 is: 509.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.60 : 544.30 = 339.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.60/544.30 = 339.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.60x = 544.30 × 339.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.60x = 184,572.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,572.13/362.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.02

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