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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.27, 509.03 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.27, 509.03 and 262.32 is: 393.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.27 : 509.03 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.27/509.03 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.27x = 509.03 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.27x = 133,527.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,527.99/339.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.58

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