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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.64, 503.52 and 335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.64, 503.52 and 335.40 is: 498.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.64 : 503.52 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.64/503.52 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.64x = 503.52 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.64x = 168,880.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,880.61/338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.70

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