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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.74, 507.19 and 264.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.74, 507.19 and 264.37 is: 395.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.74 : 507.19 = 264.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.74/507.19 = 264.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.74x = 507.19 × 264.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.74x = 134,085.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,085.82/338.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.84

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