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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.77, 467.67 and 261.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.77, 467.67 and 261.01 is: 360.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.77 : 467.67 = 261.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.77/467.67 = 261.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.77x = 467.67 × 261.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.77x = 122,066.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,066.55/338.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.32

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