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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.17, 508.77 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.17, 508.77 and 95.72 is: 143.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.17 : 508.77 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.17/508.77 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.17x = 508.77 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.17x = 48,699.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,699.46/339.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.58

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