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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.04, 508.58 and 95.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.04, 508.58 and 95.62 is: 143.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.04 : 508.58 = 95.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.04/508.58 = 95.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.04x = 508.58 × 95.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.04x = 48,630.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,630.42/339.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.44

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