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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.59, 506.37 and 94.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.59, 506.37 and 94.11 is: 141.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.59 : 506.37 = 94.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.59/506.37 = 94.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.59x = 506.37 × 94.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.59x = 47,654.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,654.48/337.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.16

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