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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.76, 507 and 250.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.76, 507 and 250.82 is: 376.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.76 : 507 = 250.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.76/507 = 250.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.76x = 507 × 250.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.76x = 127,165.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,165.74/337.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.50

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