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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.87, 506.41 and 276.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.87, 506.41 and 276.26 is: 414.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.87 : 506.41 = 276.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.87/506.41 = 276.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.87x = 506.41 × 276.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.87x = 139,900.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,900.83/337.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.07

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