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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.69, 508.98 and 330.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.69, 508.98 and 330.46 is: 496.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.69 : 508.98 = 330.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.69/508.98 = 330.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.69x = 508.98 × 330.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.69x = 168,197.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,197.53/338.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.61

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