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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337, 503.55 and 267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337, 503.55 and 267.80 is: 400.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337 : 503.55 = 267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337/503.55 = 267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337x = 503.55 × 267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337x = 134,850.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,850.69/337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.15

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