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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.97, 507.92 and 262.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.97, 507.92 and 262.12 is: 392.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.97 : 507.92 = 262.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.97/507.92 = 262.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.97x = 507.92 × 262.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.97x = 133,135.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,135.99/338.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.77

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