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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.71, 505.11 and 273.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.71, 505.11 and 273.63 is: 409.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.71 : 505.11 = 273.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.71/505.11 = 273.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.71x = 505.11 × 273.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.71x = 138,213.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,213.25/337.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.27

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