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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.43, 505.91 and 183.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.43, 505.91 and 183.43 is: 275.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.43 : 505.91 = 183.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.43/505.91 = 183.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.43x = 505.91 × 183.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.43x = 92,800.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,800.16/337.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.02

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