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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.91, 507.14 and 175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.91, 507.14 and 175.64 is: 263.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.91 : 507.14 = 175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.91/507.14 = 175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.91x = 507.14 × 175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.91x = 89,074.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,074.07/337.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.60

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