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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.11, 662.58 and 339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.11, 662.58 and 339 is: 508.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.11 : 662.58 = 339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.11/662.58 = 339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.11x = 662.58 × 339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.11x = 224,614.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,614.62/442.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.05

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