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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.87, 507.87 and 270.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.87, 507.87 and 270.11 is: 404.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.87 : 507.87 = 270.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.87/507.87 = 270.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.87x = 507.87 × 270.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.87x = 137,178.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,178.23/338.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.82

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