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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.44, 507.98 and 313.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.44, 507.98 and 313.48 is: 470.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.44 : 507.98 = 313.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.44/507.98 = 313.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.44x = 507.98 × 313.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.44x = 159,241.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,241.57/338.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.52

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