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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.53, 507.76 and 95.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.53, 507.76 and 95.05 is: 142.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.53 : 507.76 = 95.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.53/507.76 = 95.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.53x = 507.76 × 95.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.53x = 48,262.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,262.59/338.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.57

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