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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.52, 504.10 and 275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.52, 504.10 and 275.96 is: 412.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.52 : 504.10 = 275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.52/504.10 = 275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.52x = 504.10 × 275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.52x = 139,108.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,108.23/337.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.15

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