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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.13, 508.70 and 289.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.13, 508.70 and 289.93 is: 434.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.13 : 508.70 = 289.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.13/508.70 = 289.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.13x = 508.70 × 289.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.13x = 147,487.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,487.39/339.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.90

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