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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.43, 508.40 and 292.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.43, 508.40 and 292.30 is: 439.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.43 : 508.40 = 292.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.43/508.40 = 292.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.43x = 508.40 × 292.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.43x = 148,605.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,605.32/338.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.10

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