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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.05, 505.89 and 263.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.05, 505.89 and 263.79 is: 395.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.05 : 505.89 = 263.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.05/505.89 = 263.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.05x = 505.89 × 263.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.05x = 133,448.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,448.72/337.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.93

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