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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.89, 506.77 and 94.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.89, 506.77 and 94.42 is: 141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.89 : 506.77 = 94.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.89/506.77 = 94.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.89x = 506.77 × 94.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.89x = 47,849.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,849.24/337.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.61

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