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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.32, 511.77 and 335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.32, 511.77 and 335.68 is: 506.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.32 : 511.77 = 335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.32/511.77 = 335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.32x = 511.77 × 335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.32x = 171,790.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,790.95/339.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.28

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