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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.26, 505.05 and 285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.26, 505.05 and 285.60 is: 427.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.26 : 505.05 = 285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.26/505.05 = 285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.26x = 505.05 × 285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.26x = 144,242.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,242.28/337.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.69

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