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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.01, 507.17 and 332.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.01, 507.17 and 332.55 is: 498.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.01 : 507.17 = 332.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.01/507.17 = 332.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.01x = 507.17 × 332.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.01x = 168,660.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,660.21/338.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.98

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