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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.89, 605.08 and 339.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.89, 605.08 and 339.31 is: 508.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.89 : 605.08 = 339.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.89/605.08 = 339.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.89x = 605.08 × 339.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.89x = 205,306.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,306.67/403.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.32

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