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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.29, 507.42 and 269.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.29, 507.42 and 269.94 is: 404.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.29 : 507.42 = 269.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.29/507.42 = 269.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.29x = 507.42 × 269.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.29x = 136,972.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,972.95/338.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.90

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