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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.60, 1,277.70 and 339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.60, 1,277.70 and 339 is: 508.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.60 : 1,277.70 = 339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.60/1,277.70 = 339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.60x = 1,277.70 × 339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.60x = 433,140.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,140.30/852.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.02

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