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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.51, 508.77 and 281.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.51, 508.77 and 281.12 is: 422.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.51 : 508.77 = 281.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.51/508.77 = 281.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.51x = 508.77 × 281.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.51x = 143,022.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,022.88/338.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.50

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