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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.79, 506.94 and 272.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.79, 506.94 and 272.94 is: 409.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.79 : 506.94 = 272.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.79/506.94 = 272.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.79x = 506.94 × 272.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.79x = 138,364.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,364.20/337.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.62

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