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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.05, 505.99 and 273.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.05, 505.99 and 273.25 is: 409.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.05 : 505.99 = 273.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.05/505.99 = 273.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.05x = 505.99 × 273.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.05x = 138,261.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,261.77/338.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.00

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