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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.34, 506.25 and 339.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.34, 506.25 and 339.42 is: 467.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.34 : 506.25 = 339.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.34/506.25 = 339.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.34x = 506.25 × 339.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.34x = 171,833.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,833.27/367.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.78

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