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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.14, 507.26 and 273.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.14, 507.26 and 273.56 is: 410.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.14 : 507.26 = 273.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.14/507.26 = 273.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.14x = 507.26 × 273.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.14x = 138,764.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,764.19/338.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.37

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