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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.14, 504.93 and 278.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.14, 504.93 and 278.82 is: 417.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.14 : 504.93 = 278.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.14/504.93 = 278.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.14x = 504.93 × 278.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.14x = 140,784.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,784.58/337.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.58

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