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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.52, 507.50 and 295.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.52, 507.50 and 295.08 is: 442.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.52 : 507.50 = 295.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.52/507.50 = 295.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.52x = 507.50 × 295.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.52x = 149,753.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,753.10/338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.38

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