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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.95, 504.59 and 276.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.95, 504.59 and 276.93 is: 413.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.95 : 504.59 = 276.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.95/504.59 = 276.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.95x = 504.59 × 276.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.95x = 139,734.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,734.72/337.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.48

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