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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.95, 540.50 and 339.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.95, 540.50 and 339.59 is: 505.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.95 : 540.50 = 339.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.95/540.50 = 339.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.95x = 540.50 × 339.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.95x = 183,548.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,548.05/362.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.72

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