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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.38, 504.98 and 182.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.38, 504.98 and 182.94 is: 273.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.38 : 504.98 = 182.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.38/504.98 = 182.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.38x = 504.98 × 182.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.38x = 92,381.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,381.04/337.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.82

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