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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.98, 507.16 and 269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.98, 507.16 and 269.58 is: 404.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.98 : 507.16 = 269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.98/507.16 = 269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.98x = 507.16 × 269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.98x = 136,720.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,720.19/337.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.52

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