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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.87, 547.37 and 339.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.87, 547.37 and 339.53 is: 506.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.87 : 547.37 = 339.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.87/547.37 = 339.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.87x = 547.37 × 339.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.87x = 185,848.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,848.21/366.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.58

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