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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.21, 506.74 and 270.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.21, 506.74 and 270.87 is: 404.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.21 : 506.74 = 270.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.21/506.74 = 270.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.21x = 506.74 × 270.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.21x = 137,260.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,260.66/339.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.65

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