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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.37, 507.75 and 304.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.37, 507.75 and 304.75 is: 457.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.37 : 507.75 = 304.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.37/507.75 = 304.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.37x = 507.75 × 304.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.37x = 154,735.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,735.29/338.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.30

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