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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.93, 513.12 and 336.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.93, 513.12 and 336.28 is: 507.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.93 : 513.12 = 336.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.93/513.12 = 336.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.93x = 513.12 × 336.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.93x = 172,551.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,551.99/339.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.61

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