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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.37, 505.58 and 276.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.37, 505.58 and 276.62 is: 414.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.37 : 505.58 = 276.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.37/505.58 = 276.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.37x = 505.58 × 276.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.37x = 139,849.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,849.63/337.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.54

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