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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339, 505.96 and 335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339, 505.96 and 335.32 is: 500.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339 : 505.96 = 335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339/505.96 = 335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339x = 505.96 × 335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339x = 169,658.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,658.51/339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.47

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