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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.58, 507.96 and 308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.58, 507.96 and 308.52 is: 462.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.58 : 507.96 = 308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.58/507.96 = 308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.58x = 507.96 × 308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.58x = 156,715.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,715.82/338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.86

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