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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.38, 506.81 and 269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.38, 506.81 and 269.73 is: 403.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.38 : 506.81 = 269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.38/506.81 = 269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.38x = 506.81 × 269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.38x = 136,701.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,701.02/338.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.99

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