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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.07, 507.69 and 287.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.07, 507.69 and 287.31 is: 431.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.07 : 507.69 = 287.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.07/507.69 = 287.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.07x = 507.69 × 287.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.07x = 145,864.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,864.41/338.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.46

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