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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.26, 507.33 and 277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.26, 507.33 and 277.56 is: 415.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.26 : 507.33 = 277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.26/507.33 = 277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.26x = 507.33 × 277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.26x = 140,814.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,814.51/339.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.07

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