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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.60, 508.50 and 321.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.60, 508.50 and 321.72 is: 481.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.60 : 508.50 = 321.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.60/508.50 = 321.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.60x = 508.50 × 321.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.60x = 163,594.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,594.62/339.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.73

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