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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.04, 507.42 and 317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.04, 507.42 and 317.88 is: 477.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.04 : 507.42 = 317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.04/507.42 = 317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.04x = 507.42 × 317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.04x = 161,298.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,298.67/338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.16

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