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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.39, 510.03 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.39, 510.03 and 317.52 is: 477.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.39 : 510.03 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.39/510.03 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.39x = 510.03 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.39x = 161,944.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,944.73/339.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.16

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