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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.31, 506.66 and 245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.31, 506.66 and 245.73 is: 369.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.31 : 506.66 = 245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.31/506.66 = 245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.31x = 506.66 × 245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.31x = 124,502.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,502.23/337.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.10

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