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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.58, 507.80 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.58, 507.80 and 95.04 is: 142.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.58 : 507.80 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.58/507.80 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.58x = 507.80 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.58x = 48,261.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,261.55/338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.54

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