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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.76, 507 and 270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.76, 507 and 270.08 is: 405.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.76 : 507 = 270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.76/507 = 270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.76x = 507 × 270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.76x = 136,930.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,930.56/337.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.41

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