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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.24, 506.61 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.24, 506.61 and 274.32 is: 409.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.24 : 506.61 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.24/506.61 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.24x = 506.61 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.24x = 138,973.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,973.26/339.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.66

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