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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.30, 513.66 and 339.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.30, 513.66 and 339.53 is: 509.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.30 : 513.66 = 339.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.30/513.66 = 339.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.30x = 513.66 × 339.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.30x = 174,402.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,402.98/342.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.50

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