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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.52, 509 and 296.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.52, 509 and 296.08 is: 443.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.52 : 509 = 296.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.52/509 = 296.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.52x = 509 × 296.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.52x = 150,704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,704.72/339.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.88

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