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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.09, 507.65 and 270.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.09, 507.65 and 270.15 is: 404.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.09 : 507.65 = 270.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.09/507.65 = 270.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.09x = 507.65 × 270.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.09x = 137,140.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,140.30/339.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.44

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