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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338, 504.70 and 276.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338, 504.70 and 276.98 is: 413.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338 : 504.70 = 276.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338/504.70 = 276.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338x = 504.70 × 276.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338x = 139,791.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,791.81/338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.59

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