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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.44, 505.60 and 276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.44, 505.60 and 276.64 is: 414.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.44 : 505.60 = 276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.44/505.60 = 276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.44x = 505.60 × 276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.44x = 139,869.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,869.18/337.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.50

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