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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.06, 505.44 and 120.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.06, 505.44 and 120.59 is: 180.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.06 : 505.44 = 120.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.06/505.44 = 120.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.06x = 505.44 × 120.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.06x = 60,950.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,950.38/337.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.83

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