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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.10, 504.67 and 291.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.10, 504.67 and 291.94 is: 435.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.10 : 504.67 = 291.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.10/504.67 = 291.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.10x = 504.67 × 291.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.10x = 147,333.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,333.36/338.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.77

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