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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.28, 508.38 and 253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.28, 508.38 and 253.16 is: 380.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.28 : 508.38 = 253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.28/508.38 = 253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.28x = 508.38 × 253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.28x = 128,701.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,701.48/338.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.46

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