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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.60, 507.32 and 287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.60, 507.32 and 287.20 is: 430.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.60 : 507.32 = 287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.60/507.32 = 287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.60x = 507.32 × 287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.60x = 145,702.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,702.30/338.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.31

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