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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337, 502.15 and 300.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337, 502.15 and 300.66 is: 448.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337 : 502.15 = 300.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337/502.15 = 300.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337x = 502.15 × 300.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337x = 150,976.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,976.42/337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.00

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