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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.40, 505.47 and 269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.40, 505.47 and 269 is: 403.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.40 : 505.47 = 269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.40/505.47 = 269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.40x = 505.47 × 269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.40x = 135,971.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,971.43/337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.00

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