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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.65, 506.61 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.65, 506.61 and 329.40 is: 491.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.65 : 506.61 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.65/506.61 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.65x = 506.61 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.65x = 166,877.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,877.33/339.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.33

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