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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.51, 507.06 and 280.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.51, 507.06 and 280.60 is: 420.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.51 : 507.06 = 280.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.51/507.06 = 280.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.51x = 507.06 × 280.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.51x = 142,279.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,279.77/338.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.31

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