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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.74, 508.69 and 265.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.74, 508.69 and 265.37 is: 397.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.74 : 508.69 = 265.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.74/508.69 = 265.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.74x = 508.69 × 265.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.74x = 134,991.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,991.07/339.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.34

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