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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.95, 507.63 and 273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.95, 507.63 and 273.02 is: 410.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.95 : 507.63 = 273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.95/507.63 = 273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.95x = 507.63 × 273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.95x = 138,594.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,594.41/337.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.10

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