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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.69, 507.24 and 261.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.69, 507.24 and 261.04 is: 390.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.69 : 507.24 = 261.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.69/507.24 = 261.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.69x = 507.24 × 261.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.69x = 132,409.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,409.93/338.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.95

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