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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.24, 506.40 and 276.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.24, 506.40 and 276.76 is: 415.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.24 : 506.40 = 276.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.24/506.40 = 276.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.24x = 506.40 × 276.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.24x = 140,151.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,151.26/337.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.58

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