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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.95, 508.67 and 262.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.95, 508.67 and 262.10 is: 393.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.95 : 508.67 = 262.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.95/508.67 = 262.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.95x = 508.67 × 262.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.95x = 133,322.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,322.41/338.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.34

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