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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.98, 506.73 and 274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.98, 506.73 and 274.14 is: 411.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.98 : 506.73 = 274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.98/506.73 = 274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.98x = 506.73 × 274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.98x = 138,914.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,914.96/337.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.02

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