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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.76, 509.28 and 267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.76, 509.28 and 267.48 is: 402.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.76 : 509.28 = 267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.76/509.28 = 267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.76x = 509.28 × 267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.76x = 136,222.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,222.21/338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.12

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