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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.23, 508.82 and 290.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.23, 508.82 and 290.81 is: 436.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.23 : 508.82 = 290.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.23/508.82 = 290.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.23x = 508.82 × 290.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.23x = 147,965.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,965.95/339.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.19

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