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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.84, 507.55 and 176.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.84, 507.55 and 176.03 is: 263.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.84 : 507.55 = 176.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.84/507.55 = 176.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.84x = 507.55 × 176.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.84x = 89,343.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,343.15/338.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.67

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