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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.54, 507 and 302.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.54, 507 and 302.09 is: 452.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.54 : 507 = 302.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.54/507 = 302.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.54x = 507 × 302.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.54x = 153,159.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,159.63/338.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.41

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