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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.15, 502.36 and 339.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.15, 502.36 and 339.11 is: 467.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.15 : 502.36 = 339.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.15/502.36 = 339.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.15x = 502.36 × 339.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.15x = 170,355.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,355.30/364.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.82

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