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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.32, 506.34 and 252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.32, 506.34 and 252.36 is: 378.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.32 : 506.34 = 252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.32/506.34 = 252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.32x = 506.34 × 252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.32x = 127,779.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,779.96/337.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.81

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