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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.72, 507.76 and 176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.72, 507.76 and 176.08 is: 263.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.72 : 507.76 = 176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.72/507.76 = 176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.72x = 507.76 × 176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.72x = 89,406.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,406.38/338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.95

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