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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.52, 595.62 and 338.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.52, 595.62 and 338.80 is: 508.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.52 : 595.62 = 338.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.52/595.62 = 338.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.52x = 595.62 × 338.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.52x = 201,796.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,796.06/396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.92

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