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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.74, 504.38 and 272.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.74, 504.38 and 272.82 is: 407.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.74 : 504.38 = 272.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.74/504.38 = 272.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.74x = 504.38 × 272.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.74x = 137,603.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,603.59/337.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.42

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