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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.43, 505.71 and 200.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.43, 505.71 and 200.61 is: 300.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.43 : 505.71 = 200.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.43/505.71 = 200.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.43x = 505.71 × 200.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.43x = 101,450.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,450.48/337.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.65

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