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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.84, 507.95 and 281.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.84, 507.95 and 281.43 is: 421.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.84 : 507.95 = 281.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.84/507.95 = 281.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.84x = 507.95 × 281.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.84x = 142,953.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,953.07/338.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.89

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