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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.04, 505.80 and 269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.04, 505.80 and 269.64 is: 403.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.04 : 505.80 = 269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.04/505.80 = 269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.04x = 505.80 × 269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.04x = 136,383.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,383.91/338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.45

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