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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.87, 556.75 and 337.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.87, 556.75 and 337.06 is: 507.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.87 : 556.75 = 337.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.87/556.75 = 337.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.87x = 556.75 × 337.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.87x = 187,658.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,658.32/369.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.37

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