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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.64, 507.54 and 247.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.64, 507.54 and 247.65 is: 371.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.64 : 507.54 = 247.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.64/507.54 = 247.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.64x = 507.54 × 247.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.64x = 125,692.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,692.28/338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.17

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