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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.43, 507.93 and 261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.43, 507.93 and 261.60 is: 392.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.43 : 507.93 = 261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.43/507.93 = 261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.43x = 507.93 × 261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.43x = 132,874.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,874.49/338.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.62

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