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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.53, 468.50 and 287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.53, 468.50 and 287.28 is: 396.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.53 : 468.50 = 287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.53/468.50 = 287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.53x = 468.50 × 287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.53x = 134,589.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,589.24/339.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.40

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