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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.30, 506.31 and 269.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.30, 506.31 and 269.26 is: 404.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.30 : 506.31 = 269.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.30/506.31 = 269.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.30x = 506.31 × 269.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.30x = 136,329.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,329.03/337.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.18

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