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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.26, 507.55 and 332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.26, 507.55 and 332.80 is: 499.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.26 : 507.55 = 332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.26/507.55 = 332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.26x = 507.55 × 332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.26x = 168,912.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,912.64/338.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.36

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