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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.33, 507.41 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.33, 507.41 and 175.92 is: 263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.33 : 507.41 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.33/507.41 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.33x = 507.41 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.33x = 89,262.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,262.69/338.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.84

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