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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.10, 545.05 and 339.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.10, 545.05 and 339.60 is: 509.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.10 : 545.05 = 339.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.10/545.05 = 339.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.10x = 545.05 × 339.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.10x = 185,098.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,098.98/363.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.77

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