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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.36, 507.12 and 269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.36, 507.12 and 269.60 is: 404.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.36 : 507.12 = 269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.36/507.12 = 269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.36x = 507.12 × 269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.36x = 136,719.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,719.55/338.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.07

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