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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.96, 509.07 and 282.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.96, 509.07 and 282.41 is: 422.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.96 : 509.07 = 282.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.96/509.07 = 282.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.96x = 509.07 × 282.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.96x = 143,766.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,766.88/339.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.89

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