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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.41, 505.17 and 279.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.41, 505.17 and 279.63 is: 418.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.41 : 505.17 = 279.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.41/505.17 = 279.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.41x = 505.17 × 279.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.41x = 141,260.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,260.69/337.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.66

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