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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.08, 504.67 and 297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.08, 504.67 and 297.07 is: 443.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.08 : 504.67 = 297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.08/504.67 = 297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.08x = 504.67 × 297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.08x = 149,922.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,922.29/338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.46

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