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