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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.82, 507.27 and 273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.82, 507.27 and 273.02 is: 409.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.82 : 507.27 = 273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.82/507.27 = 273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.82x = 507.27 × 273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.82x = 138,494.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,494.86/337.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.97

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