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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.07, 506.79 and 183.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.07, 506.79 and 183.77 is: 275.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.07 : 506.79 = 183.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.07/506.79 = 183.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.07x = 506.79 × 183.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.07x = 93,132.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,132.80/338.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.48

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