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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.71, 506.57 and 94.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.71, 506.57 and 94.25 is: 141.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.71 : 506.57 = 94.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.71/506.57 = 94.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.71x = 506.57 × 94.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.71x = 47,741.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,741.22/337.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.37

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