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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.78, 507.47 and 269.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.78, 507.47 and 269.93 is: 404.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.78 : 507.47 = 269.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.78/507.47 = 269.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.78x = 507.47 × 269.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.78x = 136,981.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,981.30/338.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.33

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