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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.89, 513.02 and 339.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.89, 513.02 and 339.89 is: 513.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.89 : 513.02 = 339.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.89/513.02 = 339.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.89x = 513.02 × 339.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.89x = 174,367.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,367.80/339.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.02

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