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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.20, 652.02 and 339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.20, 652.02 and 339 is: 506.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.20 : 652.02 = 339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.20/652.02 = 339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.20x = 652.02 × 339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.20x = 221,034.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,034.78/436.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.73

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