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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.13, 506.69 and 251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.13, 506.69 and 251.06 is: 376.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.13 : 506.69 = 251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.13/506.69 = 251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.13x = 506.69 × 251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.13x = 127,209.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,209.59/338.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.21

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