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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.52, 507.11 and 261.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.52, 507.11 and 261.23 is: 391.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.52 : 507.11 = 261.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.52/507.11 = 261.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.52x = 507.11 × 261.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.52x = 132,468.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,468.50/338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.32

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