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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.65, 508.91 and 285.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.65, 508.91 and 285.65 is: 427.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.65 : 508.91 = 285.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.65/508.91 = 285.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.65x = 508.91 × 285.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.65x = 145,366.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,366.17/339.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.99

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