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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.32, 508.08 and 283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.32, 508.08 and 283.96 is: 426.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.32 : 508.08 = 283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.32/508.08 = 283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.32x = 508.08 × 283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.32x = 144,274.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,274.40/338.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.44

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