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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.50, 506.94 and 298.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.50, 506.94 and 298.54 is: 447.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.50 : 506.94 = 298.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.50/506.94 = 298.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.50x = 506.94 × 298.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.50x = 151,341.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,341.87/338.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.10

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