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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.91, 508.35 and 284.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.91, 508.35 and 284.70 is: 427.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.91 : 508.35 = 284.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.91/508.35 = 284.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.91x = 508.35 × 284.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.91x = 144,727.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,727.25/338.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.04

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