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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.68, 511.70 and 289.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.68, 511.70 and 289.52 is: 436.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.68 : 511.70 = 289.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.68/511.70 = 289.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.68x = 511.70 × 289.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.68x = 148,147.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,147.38/339.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.14

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