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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.86, 631.24 and 339.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.86, 631.24 and 339.26 is: 510.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.86 : 631.24 = 339.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.86/631.24 = 339.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.86x = 631.24 × 339.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.86x = 214,155.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,155.21/419.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.07

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