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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.81, 511.87 and 335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.81, 511.87 and 335.55 is: 505.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.81 : 511.87 = 335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.81/511.87 = 335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.81x = 511.87 × 335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.81x = 171,757.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,757.98/339.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.45

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