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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.69, 507.45 and 265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.69, 507.45 and 265.26 is: 397.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.69 : 507.45 = 265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.69/507.45 = 265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.69x = 507.45 × 265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.69x = 134,606.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,606.39/338.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.44

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