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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338, 503.64 and 301.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338, 503.64 and 301.66 is: 449.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338 : 503.64 = 301.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338/503.64 = 301.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338x = 503.64 × 301.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338x = 151,928.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,928.04/338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.49

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