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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.26, 509.63 and 316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.26, 509.63 and 316.76 is: 475.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.26 : 509.63 = 316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.26/509.63 = 316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.26x = 509.63 × 316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.26x = 161,426.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,426.27/339.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.83

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