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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.79, 506.93 and 261.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.79, 506.93 and 261.39 is: 391.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.79 : 506.93 = 261.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.79/506.93 = 261.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.79x = 506.93 × 261.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.79x = 132,505.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,505.13/338.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.11

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