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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.37, 504.75 and 302.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.37, 504.75 and 302.75 is: 454.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.37 : 504.75 = 302.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.37/504.75 = 302.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.37x = 504.75 × 302.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.37x = 152,813.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,813.06/336.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.30

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