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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.48, 525.78 and 339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.48, 525.78 and 339 is: 507.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.48 : 525.78 = 339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.48/525.78 = 339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.48x = 525.78 × 339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.48x = 178,239.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,239.42/351.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.11

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