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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.01, 505.33 and 182.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.01, 505.33 and 182.57 is: 273.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.01 : 505.33 = 182.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.01/505.33 = 182.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.01x = 505.33 × 182.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.01x = 92,255.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,255.12/337.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.75

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