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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.93, 510.17 and 337.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.93, 510.17 and 337.23 is: 506.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.93 : 510.17 = 337.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.93/510.17 = 337.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.93x = 510.17 × 337.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.93x = 172,042.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,042.94/339.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.11

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