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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.49, 508.70 and 247.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.49, 508.70 and 247.76 is: 371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.49 : 508.70 = 247.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.49/508.70 = 247.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.49x = 508.70 × 247.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.49x = 126,034.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,034.27/339.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.25

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