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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.14, 506.71 and 279.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.14, 506.71 and 279.74 is: 420.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.14 : 506.71 = 279.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.14/506.71 = 279.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.14x = 506.71 × 279.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.14x = 141,747.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,747.06/337.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.44

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