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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.68, 505.44 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.68, 505.44 and 265.68 is: 397.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.68 : 505.44 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.68/505.44 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.68x = 505.44 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.68x = 134,285.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,285.30/337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.67

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