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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.56, 507.50 and 313.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.56, 507.50 and 313.70 is: 470.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.56 : 507.50 = 313.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.56/507.50 = 313.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.56x = 507.50 × 313.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.56x = 159,202.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,202.45/338.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.24

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