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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337, 504.72 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337, 504.72 and 182.56 is: 273.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337 : 504.72 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337/504.72 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337x = 504.72 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337x = 92,141.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,141.68/337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.42

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