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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.45, 508.11 and 261.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.45, 508.11 and 261.47 is: 392.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.45 : 508.11 = 261.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.45/508.11 = 261.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.45x = 508.11 × 261.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.45x = 132,855.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,855.52/338.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.54

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