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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.27, 510.04 and 271.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.27, 510.04 and 271.53 is: 408.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.27 : 510.04 = 271.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.27/510.04 = 271.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.27x = 510.04 × 271.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.27x = 138,491.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,491.16/339.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.20

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