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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.93, 507.99 and 176.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.93, 507.99 and 176.53 is: 264.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.93 : 507.99 = 176.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.93/507.99 = 176.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.93x = 507.99 × 176.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.93x = 89,675.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,675.47/338.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.58

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