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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.76, 507.57 and 326.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.76, 507.57 and 326.00 is: 488.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.76 : 507.57 = 326.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.76/507.57 = 326.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.76x = 507.57 × 326.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.76x = 165,466.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,466.44/338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.45

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