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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.56, 508.54 and 323.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.56, 508.54 and 323.77 is: 486.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.56 : 508.54 = 323.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.56/508.54 = 323.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.56x = 508.54 × 323.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.56x = 164,650.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,650.00/338.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.32

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