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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.27, 548.87 and 339.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.27, 548.87 and 339.27 is: 508.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.27 : 548.87 = 339.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.27/548.87 = 339.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.27x = 548.87 × 339.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.27x = 186,213.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,213.43/366.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.40

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