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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.99, 509.09 and 287.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.99, 509.09 and 287.96 is: 432.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.99 : 509.09 = 287.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.99/509.09 = 287.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.99x = 509.09 × 287.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.99x = 146,593.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,593.57/338.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.45

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