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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.74, 508.04 and 95.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.74, 508.04 and 95.26 is: 142.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.74 : 508.04 = 95.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.74/508.04 = 95.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.74x = 508.04 × 95.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.74x = 48,395.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,395.89/338.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.87

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