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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.06, 506.14 and 254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.06, 506.14 and 254.80 is: 382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.06 : 506.14 = 254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.06/506.14 = 254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.06x = 506.14 × 254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.06x = 128,964.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,964.47/337.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.62

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