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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.94, 508.41 and 317.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.94, 508.41 and 317.58 is: 476.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.94 : 508.41 = 317.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.94/508.41 = 317.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.94x = 508.41 × 317.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.94x = 161,460.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,460.85/338.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.37

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