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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.72, 506.91 and 319.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.72, 506.91 and 319.08 is: 476.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.72 : 506.91 = 319.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.72/506.91 = 319.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.72x = 506.91 × 319.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.72x = 161,744.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,744.84/339.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.11

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