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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.60, 507.15 and 261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.60, 507.15 and 261 is: 390.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.60 : 507.15 = 261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.60/507.15 = 261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.60x = 507.15 × 261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.60x = 132,366.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,366.15/338.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.92

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