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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.44, 507.18 and 274.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.44, 507.18 and 274.36 is: 411.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.44 : 507.18 = 274.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.44/507.18 = 274.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.44x = 507.18 × 274.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.44x = 139,149.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,149.90/338.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.15

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