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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.79, 506.82 and 183.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.79, 506.82 and 183.53 is: 275.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.79 : 506.82 = 183.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.79/506.82 = 183.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.79x = 506.82 × 183.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.79x = 93,016.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,016.73/337.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.37

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