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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.13, 506.57 and 272.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.13, 506.57 and 272.79 is: 408.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.13 : 506.57 = 272.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.13/506.57 = 272.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.13x = 506.57 × 272.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.13x = 138,185.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,185.87/338.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.68

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