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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.82, 508.80 and 284.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.82, 508.80 and 284.52 is: 427.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.82 : 508.80 = 284.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.82/508.80 = 284.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.82x = 508.80 × 284.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.82x = 144,763.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,763.78/338.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.26

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