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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.15, 508.50 and 274.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.15, 508.50 and 274.23 is: 411.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.15 : 508.50 = 274.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.15/508.50 = 274.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.15x = 508.50 × 274.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.15x = 139,445.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,445.96/339.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.16

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