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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.85, 508.01 and 266.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.85, 508.01 and 266.49 is: 399.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.85 : 508.01 = 266.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.85/508.01 = 266.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.85x = 508.01 × 266.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.85x = 135,378.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,378.25/338.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.52

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