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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338, 506.76 and 240.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338, 506.76 and 240.50 is: 360.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338 : 506.76 = 240.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338/506.76 = 240.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338x = 506.76 × 240.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338x = 121,875.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,875.78/338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.58

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