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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.37, 505.40 and 182.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.37, 505.40 and 182.93 is: 274.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.37 : 505.40 = 182.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.37/505.40 = 182.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.37x = 505.40 × 182.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.37x = 92,449.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,449.38/337.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.03

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