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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.70, 508.73 and 329.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.70, 508.73 and 329.13 is: 494.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.70 : 508.73 = 329.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.70/508.73 = 329.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.70x = 508.73 × 329.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.70x = 167,438.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,438.51/338.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.36

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