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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.14, 508.78 and 270.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.14, 508.78 and 270.79 is: 406.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.14 : 508.78 = 270.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.14/508.78 = 270.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.14x = 508.78 × 270.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.14x = 137,774.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,774.46/339.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.25

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