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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.86, 506.74 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.86, 506.74 and 94.40 is: 141.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.86 : 506.74 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.86/506.74 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.86x = 506.74 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.86x = 47,836.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,836.26/337.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.59

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