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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.61, 508.84 and 326.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.61, 508.84 and 326.97 is: 489.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.61 : 508.84 = 326.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.61/508.84 = 326.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.61x = 508.84 × 326.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.61x = 166,372.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,372.87/339.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.90

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