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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.75, 508.22 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.75, 508.22 and 287.52 is: 431.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.75 : 508.22 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.75/508.22 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.75x = 508.22 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.75x = 146,121.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,121.98/338.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.36

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