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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.41, 505.62 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.41, 505.62 and 183.42 is: 274.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.41 : 505.62 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.41/505.62 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.41x = 505.62 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.41x = 92,740.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,740.82/337.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.86

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