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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.43, 505.44 and 245.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.43, 505.44 and 245.97 is: 368.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.43 : 505.44 = 245.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.43/505.44 = 245.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.43x = 505.44 × 245.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.43x = 124,323.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,323.08/337.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.44

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