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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.86, 506.79 and 94.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.86, 506.79 and 94.37 is: 141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.86 : 506.79 = 94.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.86/506.79 = 94.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.86x = 506.79 × 94.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.86x = 47,823.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,823.24/337.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.55

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