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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.60, 505.95 and 183.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.60, 505.95 and 183.57 is: 275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.60 : 505.95 = 183.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.60/505.95 = 183.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.60x = 505.95 × 183.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.60x = 92,877.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,877.24/337.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.11

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