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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.49, 507.60 and 247.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.49, 507.60 and 247.77 is: 371.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.49 : 507.60 = 247.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.49/507.60 = 247.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.49x = 507.60 × 247.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.49x = 125,768.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,768.05/338.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.56

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