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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.92, 510.52 and 301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.92, 510.52 and 301.52 is: 452.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.92 : 510.52 = 301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.92/510.52 = 301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.92x = 510.52 × 301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.92x = 153,931.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,931.99/339.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.85

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