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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.64, 509.22 and 267.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.64, 509.22 and 267.64 is: 401.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.64 : 509.22 = 267.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.64/509.22 = 267.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.64x = 509.22 × 267.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.64x = 136,287.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,287.64/339.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.27

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