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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.46, 507.19 and 304.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.46, 507.19 and 304.04 is: 455.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.46 : 507.19 = 304.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.46/507.19 = 304.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.46x = 507.19 × 304.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.46x = 154,203.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,203.26/338.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.60

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