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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.80, 507.66 and 261.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.80, 507.66 and 261.95 is: 392.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.80 : 507.66 = 261.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.80/507.66 = 261.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.80x = 507.66 × 261.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.80x = 132,980.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,980.92/338.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.51

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