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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.61, 507.09 and 336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.61, 507.09 and 336.18 is: 503.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.61 : 507.09 = 336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.61/507.09 = 336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.61x = 507.09 × 336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.61x = 170,473.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,473.52/338.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.45

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