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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.78, 506.13 and 276.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.78, 506.13 and 276.94 is: 414.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.78 : 506.13 = 276.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.78/506.13 = 276.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.78x = 506.13 × 276.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.78x = 140,167.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,167.64/337.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.97

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