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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.21, 507.79 and 330.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.21, 507.79 and 330.33 is: 494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.21 : 507.79 = 330.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.21/507.79 = 330.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.21x = 507.79 × 330.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.21x = 167,738.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,738.66/339.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.49

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