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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.68, 507.10 and 297.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.68, 507.10 and 297.67 is: 445.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.68 : 507.10 = 297.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.68/507.10 = 297.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.68x = 507.10 × 297.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.68x = 150,948.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,948.46/338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.70

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