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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.72, 506.96 and 303.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.72, 506.96 and 303.27 is: 452.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.72 : 506.96 = 303.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.72/506.96 = 303.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.72x = 506.96 × 303.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.72x = 153,744.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,744.24/339.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.56

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