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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.96, 511.06 and 279.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.96, 511.06 and 279.54 is: 420.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.96 : 511.06 = 279.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.96/511.06 = 279.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.96x = 511.06 × 279.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.96x = 142,861.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,861.71/339.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.23

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