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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.91, 507.76 and 176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.91, 507.76 and 176.78 is: 264.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.91 : 507.76 = 176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.91/507.76 = 176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.91x = 507.76 × 176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.91x = 89,758.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,758.83/338.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.85

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