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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.90, 507.09 and 251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.90, 507.09 and 251.44 is: 377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.90 : 507.09 = 251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.90/507.09 = 251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.90x = 507.09 × 251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.90x = 127,502.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,502.71/337.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.34

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