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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.96, 511.08 and 279.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.96, 511.08 and 279.56 is: 420.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.96 : 511.08 = 279.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.96/511.08 = 279.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.96x = 511.08 × 279.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.96x = 142,877.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,877.52/339.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.28

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