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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.92, 508.56 and 332.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.92, 508.56 and 332.89 is: 499.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.92 : 508.56 = 332.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.92/508.56 = 332.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.92x = 508.56 × 332.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.92x = 169,294.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,294.54/338.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.51

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