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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.78, 507 and 208.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.78, 507 and 208.73 is: 312.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.78 : 507 = 208.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.78/507 = 208.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.78x = 507 × 208.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.78x = 105,826.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,826.11/338.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.37

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