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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.24, 507.40 and 329.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.24, 507.40 and 329.13 is: 493.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.24 : 507.40 = 329.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.24/507.40 = 329.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.24x = 507.40 × 329.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.24x = 166,999.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,999.74/338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.73

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