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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.37, 505.67 and 275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.37, 505.67 and 275.76 is: 413.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.37 : 505.67 = 275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.37/505.67 = 275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.37x = 505.67 × 275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.37x = 139,442.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,442.18/337.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.33

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