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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.48, 508.60 and 303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.48, 508.60 and 303.04 is: 454.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.48 : 508.60 = 303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.48/508.60 = 303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.48x = 508.60 × 303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.48x = 154,126.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,126.14/339.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.01

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