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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.44, 505.74 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.44, 505.74 and 175.02 is: 262.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.44 : 505.74 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.44/505.74 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.44x = 505.74 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.44x = 88,514.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,514.61/337.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.31

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