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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.42, 506.91 and 320.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.42, 506.91 and 320.45 is: 479.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.42 : 506.91 = 320.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.42/506.91 = 320.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.42x = 506.91 × 320.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.42x = 162,439.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,439.31/338.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.99

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