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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.88, 507.48 and 261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.88, 507.48 and 261.66 is: 391.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.88 : 507.48 = 261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.88/507.48 = 261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.88x = 507.48 × 261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.88x = 132,787.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,787.22/338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.84

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