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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.66, 507.11 and 290.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.66, 507.11 and 290.22 is: 434.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.66 : 507.11 = 290.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.66/507.11 = 290.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.66x = 507.11 × 290.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.66x = 147,170.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,170.75/338.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.57

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