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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.01, 506.72 and 310.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.01, 506.72 and 310.28 is: 466.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.01 : 506.72 = 310.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.01/506.72 = 310.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.01x = 506.72 × 310.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.01x = 157,221.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,221.00/337.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.52

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