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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.54, 508.52 and 333.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.54, 508.52 and 333.90 is: 500.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.54 : 508.52 = 333.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.54/508.52 = 333.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.54x = 508.52 × 333.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.54x = 169,793.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,793.16/339.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.07

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