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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.21, 506.94 and 276.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.21, 506.94 and 276.79 is: 416.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.21 : 506.94 = 276.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.21/506.94 = 276.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.21x = 506.94 × 276.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.21x = 140,314.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,314.54/337.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.10

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