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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.71, 509.79 and 293.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.71, 509.79 and 293.99 is: 441.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.71 : 509.79 = 293.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.71/509.79 = 293.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.71x = 509.79 × 293.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.71x = 149,873.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,873.16/339.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.18

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