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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.39, 507.96 and 306.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.39, 507.96 and 306.54 is: 458.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.39 : 507.96 = 306.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.39/507.96 = 306.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.39x = 507.96 × 306.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.39x = 155,710.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,710.06/339.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.79

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