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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.82, 508.05 and 273.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.82, 508.05 and 273.75 is: 410.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.82 : 508.05 = 273.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.82/508.05 = 273.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.82x = 508.05 × 273.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.82x = 139,078.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,078.69/338.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.48

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