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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.57, 545.35 and 339.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.57, 545.35 and 339.38 is: 506.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.57 : 545.35 = 339.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.57/545.35 = 339.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.57x = 545.35 × 339.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.57x = 185,080.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,080.88/365.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.28

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