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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.06, 508.73 and 270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.06, 508.73 and 270.48 is: 405.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.06 : 508.73 = 270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.06/508.73 = 270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.06x = 508.73 × 270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.06x = 137,599.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,599.94/339.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.83

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