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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.84, 507.96 and 308.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.84, 507.96 and 308.76 is: 462.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.84 : 507.96 = 308.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.84/507.96 = 308.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.84x = 507.96 × 308.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.84x = 156,837.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,837.73/338.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.87

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