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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.66, 509.49 and 325.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.66, 509.49 and 325.53 is: 488.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.66 : 509.49 = 325.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.66/509.49 = 325.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.66x = 509.49 × 325.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.66x = 165,854.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,854.28/339.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.30

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