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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.68, 545.76 and 339.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.68, 545.76 and 339.20 is: 509.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.68 : 545.76 = 339.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.68/545.76 = 339.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.68x = 545.76 × 339.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.68x = 185,121.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,121.79/363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.02

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