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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.29, 506.63 and 301.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.29, 506.63 and 301.84 is: 452.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.29 : 506.63 = 301.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.29/506.63 = 301.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.29x = 506.63 × 301.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.29x = 152,919.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,919.69/338.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.04

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