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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.62, 506.85 and 266.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.62, 506.85 and 266.62 is: 399.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.62 : 506.85 = 266.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.62/506.85 = 266.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.62x = 506.85 × 266.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.62x = 135,136.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,136.35/338.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.08

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