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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338, 504.04 and 319.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338, 504.04 and 319.80 is: 476.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338 : 504.04 = 319.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338/504.04 = 319.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338x = 504.04 × 319.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338x = 161,191.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,191.99/338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.90

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