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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.66, 546.21 and 339.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.66, 546.21 and 339.90 is: 510.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.66 : 546.21 = 339.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.66/546.21 = 339.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.66x = 546.21 × 339.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.66x = 185,656.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,656.78/363.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.52

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