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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.64, 504.29 and 276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.64, 504.29 and 276.08 is: 412.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.64 : 504.29 = 276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.64/504.29 = 276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.64x = 504.29 × 276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.64x = 139,223.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,223.00/337.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.34

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