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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.12, 509.96 and 339.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.12, 509.96 and 339.96 is: 469.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.12 : 509.96 = 339.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.12/509.96 = 339.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.12x = 509.96 × 339.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.12x = 173,366.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,366.00/369.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.67

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