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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.55, 506.64 and 264.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.55, 506.64 and 264.29 is: 396.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.55 : 506.64 = 264.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.55/506.64 = 264.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.55x = 506.64 × 264.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.55x = 133,899.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,899.89/337.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.68

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