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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.08, 506.61 and 251.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.08, 506.61 and 251.27 is: 376.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.08 : 506.61 = 251.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.08/506.61 = 251.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.08x = 506.61 × 251.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.08x = 127,297.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,297.16/338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.53

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