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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.32, 505.95 and 279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.32, 505.95 and 279 is: 418.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.32 : 505.95 = 279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.32/505.95 = 279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.32x = 505.95 × 279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.32x = 141,160.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,160.05/337.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.48

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