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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.16, 506.08 and 295.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.16, 506.08 and 295.42 is: 440.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.16 : 506.08 = 295.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.16/506.08 = 295.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.16x = 506.08 × 295.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.16x = 149,504.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,504.68/339.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.81

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