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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.84, 509.94 and 287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.84, 509.94 and 287.28 is: 431.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.84 : 509.94 = 287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.84/509.94 = 287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.84x = 509.94 × 287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.84x = 146,495.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,495.56/339.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.07

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