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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.93, 509.28 and 321.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.93, 509.28 and 321.70 is: 481.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.93 : 509.28 = 321.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.93/509.28 = 321.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.93x = 509.28 × 321.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.93x = 163,835.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,835.38/339.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.98

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