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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.96, 505.18 and 338.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.96, 505.18 and 338.42 is: 504.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.96 : 505.18 = 338.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.96/505.18 = 338.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.96x = 505.18 × 338.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.96x = 170,963.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,963.02/338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.38

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