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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.40, 510.24 and 326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.40, 510.24 and 326.40 is: 492.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.40 : 510.24 = 326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.40/510.24 = 326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.40x = 510.24 × 326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.40x = 166,542.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,542.34/338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.15

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