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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.16, 507.72 and 293.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.16, 507.72 and 293.56 is: 439.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.16 : 507.72 = 293.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.16/507.72 = 293.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.16x = 507.72 × 293.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.16x = 149,046.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,046.28/339.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.46

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