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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.63, 508.04 and 176.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.63, 508.04 and 176.43 is: 264.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.63 : 508.04 = 176.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.63/508.04 = 176.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.63x = 508.04 × 176.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.63x = 89,631.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,631.40/338.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.69

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