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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.77, 508.70 and 322.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.77, 508.70 and 322.77 is: 484.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.77 : 508.70 = 322.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.77/508.70 = 322.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.77x = 508.70 × 322.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.77x = 164,193.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,193.10/338.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.67

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