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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.76, 507.83 and 247.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.76, 507.83 and 247.91 is: 371.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.76 : 507.83 = 247.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.76/507.83 = 247.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.76x = 507.83 × 247.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.76x = 125,896.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,896.14/338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.64

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