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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.32, 510.26 and 334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.32, 510.26 and 334.68 is: 504.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.32 : 510.26 = 334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.32/510.26 = 334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.32x = 510.26 × 334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.32x = 170,773.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,773.82/338.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.77

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