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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.86, 505.86 and 277.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.86, 505.86 and 277.72 is: 415.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.86 : 505.86 = 277.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.86/505.86 = 277.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.86x = 505.86 × 277.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.86x = 140,487.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,487.44/337.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.82

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