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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.59, 506.63 and 251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.59, 506.63 and 251.12 is: 376.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.59 : 506.63 = 251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.59/506.63 = 251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.59x = 506.63 × 251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.59x = 127,221.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,221.14/337.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.85

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