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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.56, 507.84 and 278.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.56, 507.84 and 278.26 is: 417.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.56 : 507.84 = 278.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.56/507.84 = 278.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.56x = 507.84 × 278.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.56x = 141,311.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,311.56/338.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.39

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