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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.16, 508.32 and 267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.16, 508.32 and 267.16 is: 400.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.16 : 508.32 = 267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.16/508.32 = 267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.16x = 508.32 × 267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.16x = 135,802.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,802.77/339.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.41

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