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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.77, 507.26 and 269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.77, 507.26 and 269.73 is: 405.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.77 : 507.26 = 269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.77/507.26 = 269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.77x = 507.26 × 269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.77x = 136,823.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,823.91/337.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.08

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