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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.60, 507.22 and 266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.60, 507.22 and 266.12 is: 398.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.60 : 507.22 = 266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.60/507.22 = 266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.60x = 507.22 × 266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.60x = 134,981.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,981.39/338.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.65

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