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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.42, 509.10 and 285.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.42, 509.10 and 285.20 is: 427.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.42 : 509.10 = 285.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.42/509.10 = 285.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.42x = 509.10 × 285.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.42x = 145,195.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,195.32/339.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.77

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