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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.12, 504.63 and 338.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.12, 504.63 and 338.58 is: 503.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.12 : 504.63 = 338.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.12/504.63 = 338.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.12x = 504.63 × 338.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.12x = 170,857.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,857.63/339.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.83

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