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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.12, 509.52 and 281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.12, 509.52 and 281.76 is: 423.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.12 : 509.52 = 281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.12/509.52 = 281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.12x = 509.52 × 281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.12x = 143,562.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,562.36/339.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.34

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