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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.33, 506.61 and 289.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.33, 506.61 and 289.89 is: 434.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.33 : 506.61 = 289.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.33/506.61 = 289.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.33x = 506.61 × 289.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.33x = 146,861.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,861.17/338.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.08

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