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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.86, 600.08 and 339.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.86, 600.08 and 339.51 is: 508.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.86 : 600.08 = 339.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.86/600.08 = 339.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.86x = 600.08 × 339.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.86x = 203,731.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,731.46/400.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.24

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