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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.76, 507.78 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.76, 507.78 and 176.04 is: 263.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.76 : 507.78 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.76/507.78 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.76x = 507.78 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.76x = 89,389.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,389.59/338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.87

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