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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.91, 508.82 and 271.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.91, 508.82 and 271.58 is: 406.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.91 : 508.82 = 271.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.91/508.82 = 271.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.91x = 508.82 × 271.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.91x = 138,181.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,181.43/339.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.53

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