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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.12, 505.63 and 93.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.12, 505.63 and 93.59 is: 140.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.12 : 505.63 = 93.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.12/505.63 = 93.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.12x = 505.63 × 93.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.12x = 47,321.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,321.44/337.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.37

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