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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.44, 549.12 and 339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.44, 549.12 and 339.44 is: 508.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.44 : 549.12 = 339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.44/549.12 = 339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.44x = 549.12 × 339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.44x = 186,393.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,393.29/366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.66

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