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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.73, 508.67 and 262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.73, 508.67 and 262.04 is: 392.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.73 : 508.67 = 262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.73/508.67 = 262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.73x = 508.67 × 262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.73x = 133,291.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,291.85/339.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.35

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