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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.82, 507.55 and 269.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.82, 507.55 and 269.97 is: 404.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.82 : 507.55 = 269.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.82/507.55 = 269.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.82x = 507.55 × 269.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.82x = 137,023.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,023.27/338.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.41

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