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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.76, 508.11 and 184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.76, 508.11 and 184.64 is: 276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.76 : 508.11 = 184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.76/508.11 = 184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.76x = 508.11 × 184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.76x = 93,817.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,817.43/338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.94

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