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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.48, 508.50 and 335.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.48, 508.50 and 335.79 is: 502.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.48 : 508.50 = 335.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.48/508.50 = 335.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.48x = 508.50 × 335.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.48x = 170,749.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,749.22/339.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.97

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