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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.49, 510.47 and 312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.49, 510.47 and 312.76 is: 470.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.49 : 510.47 = 312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.49/510.47 = 312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.49x = 510.47 × 312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.49x = 159,653.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,653.03/339.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.27

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