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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.60, 506.04 and 273.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.60, 506.04 and 273.34 is: 409.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.60 : 506.04 = 273.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.60/506.04 = 273.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.60x = 506.04 × 273.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.60x = 138,320.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,320.97/337.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.72

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