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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.03, 507.65 and 270.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.03, 507.65 and 270.09 is: 404.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.03 : 507.65 = 270.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.03/507.65 = 270.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.03x = 507.65 × 270.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.03x = 137,109.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,109.84/339.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.42

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