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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.10, 546.87 and 339.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.10, 546.87 and 339.78 is: 508.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.10 : 546.87 = 339.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.10/546.87 = 339.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.10x = 546.87 × 339.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.10x = 185,815.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,815.49/365.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.94

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