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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.32, 509.58 and 284.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.32, 509.58 and 284.96 is: 427.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.32 : 509.58 = 284.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.32/509.58 = 284.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.32x = 509.58 × 284.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.32x = 145,209.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,209.92/339.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.94

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