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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.06, 510.96 and 304.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.06, 510.96 and 304.86 is: 459.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.06 : 510.96 = 304.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.06/510.96 = 304.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.06x = 510.96 × 304.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.06x = 155,771.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,771.27/339.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.42

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