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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.39, 508.95 and 274.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.39, 508.95 and 274.23 is: 411.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.39 : 508.95 = 274.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.39/508.95 = 274.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.39x = 508.95 × 274.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.39x = 139,569.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,569.36/339.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.24

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