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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.10, 506.96 and 269.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.10, 506.96 and 269.42 is: 403.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.10 : 506.96 = 269.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.10/506.96 = 269.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.10x = 506.96 × 269.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.10x = 136,585.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,585.16/338.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.98

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