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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.27, 508.53 and 270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.27, 508.53 and 270.53 is: 406.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.27 : 508.53 = 270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.27/508.53 = 270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.27x = 508.53 × 270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.27x = 137,573.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,573.00/338.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.70

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