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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.78, 508.17 and 270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.78, 508.17 and 270.44 is: 405.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.78 : 508.17 = 270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.78/508.17 = 270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.78x = 508.17 × 270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.78x = 137,429.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,429.49/338.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.66

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