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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.91, 508.67 and 252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.91, 508.67 and 252.04 is: 378.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.91 : 508.67 = 252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.91/508.67 = 252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.91x = 508.67 × 252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.91x = 128,203.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,203.60/338.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.28

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