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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.20, 556.25 and 339.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.20, 556.25 and 339.68 is: 511.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.20 : 556.25 = 339.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.20/556.25 = 339.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.20x = 556.25 × 339.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.20x = 188,947
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,947/369.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.77

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