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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.44, 505.13 and 290.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.44, 505.13 and 290.44 is: 433.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.44 : 505.13 = 290.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.44/505.13 = 290.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.44x = 505.13 × 290.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.44x = 146,709.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,709.96/338.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.49

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