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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.03, 506.70 and 283.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.03, 506.70 and 283.95 is: 424.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.03 : 506.70 = 283.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.03/506.70 = 283.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.03x = 506.70 × 283.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.03x = 143,877.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,877.47/339.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.38

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