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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.39, 510.11 and 332.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.39, 510.11 and 332.21 is: 499.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.39 : 510.11 = 332.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.39/510.11 = 332.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.39x = 510.11 × 332.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.39x = 169,459.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,459.43/339.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.31

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