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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.77, 506.25 and 261.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.77, 506.25 and 261.02 is: 391.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.77 : 506.25 = 261.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.77/506.25 = 261.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.77x = 506.25 × 261.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.77x = 132,142.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,142.64/337.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.22

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