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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.07, 509.37 and 292.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.07, 509.37 and 292.94 is: 440.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.07 : 509.37 = 292.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.07/509.37 = 292.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.07x = 509.37 × 292.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.07x = 149,214.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,214.85/339.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.07

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