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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.20, 506.70 and 286.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.20, 506.70 and 286.60 is: 429.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.20 : 506.70 = 286.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.20/506.70 = 286.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.20x = 506.70 × 286.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.20x = 145,220.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,220.22/338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.39

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