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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.60, 507.19 and 285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.60, 507.19 and 285.48 is: 426.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.60 : 507.19 = 285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.60/507.19 = 285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.60x = 507.19 × 285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.60x = 144,792.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,792.60/339.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.36

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