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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.60, 506.84 and 175.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.60, 506.84 and 175.40 is: 263.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.60 : 506.84 = 175.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.60/506.84 = 175.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.60x = 506.84 × 175.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.60x = 88,899.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,899.74/337.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.33

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