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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.96, 510.52 and 324.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.96, 510.52 and 324.56 is: 487.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.96 : 510.52 = 324.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.96/510.52 = 324.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.96x = 510.52 × 324.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.96x = 165,694.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,694.37/339.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.39

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