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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.77, 505.85 and 175.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.77, 505.85 and 175.37 is: 262.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.77 : 505.85 = 175.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.77/505.85 = 175.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.77x = 505.85 × 175.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.77x = 88,707.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,707.51/337.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.63

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