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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.36, 507.56 and 287.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.36, 507.56 and 287.36 is: 431.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.36 : 507.56 = 287.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.36/507.56 = 287.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.36x = 507.56 × 287.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.36x = 145,852.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,852.44/338.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.06

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