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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.69, 507.58 and 184.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.69, 507.58 and 184.39 is: 276.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.69 : 507.58 = 184.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.69/507.58 = 184.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.69x = 507.58 × 184.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.69x = 93,590.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,590.95/338.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.33

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