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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.60, 545.67 and 339.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.60, 545.67 and 339.30 is: 509.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.60 : 545.67 = 339.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.60/545.67 = 339.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.60x = 545.67 × 339.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.60x = 185,145.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,145.83/363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.20

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