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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.58, 505.42 and 297.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.58, 505.42 and 297.57 is: 444.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.58 : 505.42 = 297.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.58/505.42 = 297.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.58x = 505.42 × 297.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.58x = 150,396.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,396.34/338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.20

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