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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.30, 508.49 and 247.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.30, 508.49 and 247.57 is: 371.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.30 : 508.49 = 247.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.30/508.49 = 247.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.30x = 508.49 × 247.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.30x = 125,884.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,884.36/339.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.01

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