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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.95, 507.51 and 251.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.95, 507.51 and 251.78 is: 377.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.95 : 507.51 = 251.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.95/507.51 = 251.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.95x = 507.51 × 251.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.95x = 127,782.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,782.14/338.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.00

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