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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.68, 509.72 and 279.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.68, 509.72 and 279.33 is: 419.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.68 : 509.72 = 279.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.68/509.72 = 279.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.68x = 509.72 × 279.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.68x = 142,378.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,378.69/339.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.16

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