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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.01, 504.50 and 301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.01, 504.50 and 301.80 is: 451.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.01 : 504.50 = 301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.01/504.50 = 301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.01x = 504.50 × 301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.01x = 152,256.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,256.59/337.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.79

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