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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.28, 506.62 and 293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.28, 506.62 and 293 is: 438.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.28 : 506.62 = 293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.28/506.62 = 293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.28x = 506.62 × 293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.28x = 148,439.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,439.66/338.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.81

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