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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.93, 511.11 and 286.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.93, 511.11 and 286.47 is: 430.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.93 : 511.11 = 286.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.93/511.11 = 286.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.93x = 511.11 × 286.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.93x = 146,417.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,417.68/339.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.73

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