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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.90, 508.37 and 284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.90, 508.37 and 284.72 is: 427.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.90 : 508.37 = 284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.90/508.37 = 284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.90x = 508.37 × 284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.90x = 144,739.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,739.14/338.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.09

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