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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.80, 505.62 and 175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.80, 505.62 and 175.26 is: 262.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.80 : 505.62 = 175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.80/505.62 = 175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.80x = 505.62 × 175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.80x = 88,614.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,614.96/337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.33

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