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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.03, 507.20 and 332.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.03, 507.20 and 332.57 is: 499.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.03 : 507.20 = 332.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.03/507.20 = 332.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.03x = 507.20 × 332.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.03x = 168,675.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,675.31/338.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.00

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