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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.38, 507.12 and 260.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.38, 507.12 and 260.98 is: 391.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.38 : 507.12 = 260.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.38/507.12 = 260.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.38x = 507.12 × 260.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.38x = 132,348.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,348.18/338.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.12

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