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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.21, 504.31 and 339.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.21, 504.31 and 339.69 is: 469.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.21 : 504.31 = 339.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.21/504.31 = 339.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.21x = 504.31 × 339.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.21x = 171,309.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,309.06/365.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.08

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