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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.38, 506.20 and 269.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.38, 506.20 and 269.16 is: 403.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.38 : 506.20 = 269.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.38/506.20 = 269.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.38x = 506.20 × 269.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.38x = 136,248.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,248.79/337.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.84

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