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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.13, 509.01 and 313.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.13, 509.01 and 313.66 is: 470.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.13 : 509.01 = 313.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.13/509.01 = 313.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.13x = 509.01 × 313.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.13x = 159,656.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,656.08/339.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.78

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