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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.02, 506.13 and 283.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.02, 506.13 and 283.62 is: 425.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.02 : 506.13 = 283.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.02/506.13 = 283.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.02x = 506.13 × 283.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.02x = 143,548.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,548.59/337.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.93

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