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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.28, 508.92 and 267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.28, 508.92 and 267.04 is: 400.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.28 : 508.92 = 267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.28/508.92 = 267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.28x = 508.92 × 267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.28x = 135,902.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,902.00/339.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.56

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