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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.92, 507.36 and 175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.92, 507.36 and 175.76 is: 263.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.92 : 507.36 = 175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.92/507.36 = 175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.92x = 507.36 × 175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.92x = 89,173.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,173.59/337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.89

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