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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.95, 506.93 and 175.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.95, 506.93 and 175.59 is: 263.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.95 : 506.93 = 175.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.95/506.93 = 175.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.95x = 506.93 × 175.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.95x = 89,010.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,010.96/337.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.39

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