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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.04, 507.04 and 337.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.04, 507.04 and 337.54 is: 506.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.04 : 507.04 = 337.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.04/507.04 = 337.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.04x = 507.04 × 337.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.04x = 171,146.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,146.28/338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.29

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