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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.26, 507.87 and 304.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.26, 507.87 and 304.05 is: 455.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.26 : 507.87 = 304.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.26/507.87 = 304.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.26x = 507.87 × 304.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.26x = 154,417.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,417.87/339.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.17

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