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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.08, 506.24 and 286.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.08, 506.24 and 286.62 is: 429.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.08 : 506.24 = 286.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.08/506.24 = 286.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.08x = 506.24 × 286.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.08x = 145,098.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,098.51/338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.18

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