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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.54, 505.91 and 303.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.54, 505.91 and 303.17 is: 451.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.54 : 505.91 = 303.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.54/505.91 = 303.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.54x = 505.91 × 303.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.54x = 153,372.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,372.69/339.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.71

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