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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.21, 509.04 and 293.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.21, 509.04 and 293.49 is: 440.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.21 : 509.04 = 293.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.21/509.04 = 293.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.21x = 509.04 × 293.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.21x = 149,398.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,398.15/339.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.43

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