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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.63, 511.13 and 338.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.63, 511.13 and 338.63 is: 511.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.63 : 511.13 = 338.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.63/511.13 = 338.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.63x = 511.13 × 338.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.63x = 173,086.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,086.08/338.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.13

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