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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.96, 507.48 and 314.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.96, 507.48 and 314.58 is: 469.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.96 : 507.48 = 314.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.96/507.48 = 314.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.96x = 507.48 × 314.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.96x = 159,645.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,645.55/339.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.60

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