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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.46, 503.12 and 336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.46, 503.12 and 336.54 is: 500.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.46 : 503.12 = 336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.46/503.12 = 336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.46x = 503.12 × 336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.46x = 169,318.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,318.32/338.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.26

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