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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.02, 505.08 and 307.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.02, 505.08 and 307.50 is: 460.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.02 : 505.08 = 307.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.02/505.08 = 307.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.02x = 505.08 × 307.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.02x = 155,312.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,312.10/337.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.84

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