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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.84, 510.08 and 286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.84, 510.08 and 286.40 is: 429.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.84 : 510.08 = 286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.84/510.08 = 286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.84x = 510.08 × 286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.84x = 146,086.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,086.91/339.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.87

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