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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.72, 506.62 and 274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.72, 506.62 and 274.64 is: 410.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.72 : 506.62 = 274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.72/506.62 = 274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.72x = 506.62 × 274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.72x = 139,138.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,138.12/338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.78

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