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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.05, 508.04 and 262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.05, 508.04 and 262.20 is: 392.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.05 : 508.04 = 262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.05/508.04 = 262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.05x = 508.04 × 262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.05x = 133,206.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,206.16/339.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.89

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