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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369, 553.64 and 339.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369, 553.64 and 339.03 is: 508.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369 : 553.64 = 339.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369/553.64 = 339.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369x = 553.64 × 339.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369x = 187,698.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,698.87/369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.67

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