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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.28, 508.02 and 270.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.28, 508.02 and 270.34 is: 404.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.28 : 508.02 = 270.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.28/508.02 = 270.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.28x = 508.02 × 270.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.28x = 137,338.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,338.13/339.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.79

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