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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.76, 550.84 and 339.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.76, 550.84 and 339.31 is: 508.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.76 : 550.84 = 339.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.76/550.84 = 339.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.76x = 550.84 × 339.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.76x = 186,905.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,905.52/367.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.23

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