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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.26, 507.49 and 270.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.26, 507.49 and 270.91 is: 405.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.26 : 507.49 = 270.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.26/507.49 = 270.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.26x = 507.49 × 270.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.26x = 137,485.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,485.72/339.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.26

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