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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.89, 510.52 and 330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.89, 510.52 and 330.32 is: 496.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.89 : 510.52 = 330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.89/510.52 = 330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.89x = 510.52 × 330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.89x = 168,634.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,634.97/339.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.15

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