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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.76, 507.24 and 251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.76, 507.24 and 251.12 is: 377.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.76 : 507.24 = 251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.76/507.24 = 251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.76x = 507.24 × 251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.76x = 127,378.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,378.11/337.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.13

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