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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.70, 506.97 and 273.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.70, 506.97 and 273.26 is: 409.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.70 : 506.97 = 273.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.70/506.97 = 273.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.70x = 506.97 × 273.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.70x = 138,532.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,532.09/338.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.01

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