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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.62, 467.46 and 283.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.62, 467.46 and 283.73 is: 390.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.62 : 467.46 = 283.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.62/467.46 = 283.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.62x = 467.46 × 283.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.62x = 132,630.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,630.09/339.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.53

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