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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.51, 550.75 and 339.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.51, 550.75 and 339.32 is: 507.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.51 : 550.75 = 339.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.51/550.75 = 339.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.51x = 550.75 × 339.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.51x = 186,876.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,876.89/368.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.12

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