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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.58, 509.68 and 252.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.58, 509.68 and 252.71 is: 379.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.58 : 509.68 = 252.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.58/509.68 = 252.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.58x = 509.68 × 252.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.58x = 128,801.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,801.23/339.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.30

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