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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.25, 503.93 and 268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.25, 503.93 and 268.04 is: 400.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.25 : 503.93 = 268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.25/503.93 = 268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.25x = 503.93 × 268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.25x = 135,075.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,075.33/337.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.52

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