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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.32, 507.40 and 302.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.32, 507.40 and 302.96 is: 453.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.32 : 507.40 = 302.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.32/507.40 = 302.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.32x = 507.40 × 302.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.32x = 153,722.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,722.42/339.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.03

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