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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.76, 509.68 and 319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.76, 509.68 and 319.52 is: 479.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.76 : 509.68 = 319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.76/509.68 = 319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.76x = 509.68 × 319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.76x = 162,852.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,852.95/339.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.32

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