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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.66, 509.33 and 339.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.66, 509.33 and 339.50 is: 469.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.66 : 509.33 = 339.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.66/509.33 = 339.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.66x = 509.33 × 339.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.66x = 172,919.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,919.66/368.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.05

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