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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.64, 507.98 and 335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.64, 507.98 and 335.32 is: 501.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.64 : 507.98 = 335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.64/507.98 = 335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.64x = 507.98 × 335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.64x = 170,335.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,335.85/339.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.52

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