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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.76, 505.24 and 339.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.76, 505.24 and 339.84 is: 469.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.76 : 505.24 = 339.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.76/505.24 = 339.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.76x = 505.24 × 339.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.76x = 171,700.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,700.76/365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.44

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