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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.94, 507.51 and 261.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.94, 507.51 and 261.27 is: 391.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.94 : 507.51 = 261.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.94/507.51 = 261.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.94x = 507.51 × 261.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.94x = 132,597.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,597.14/338.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.21

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