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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.90, 506.98 and 329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.90, 506.98 and 329.64 is: 491.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.90 : 506.98 = 329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.90/506.98 = 329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.90x = 506.98 × 329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.90x = 167,124.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,124.60/339.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.69

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