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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.04, 505.09 and 318.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.04, 505.09 and 318.56 is: 477.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.04 : 505.09 = 318.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.04/505.09 = 318.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.04x = 505.09 × 318.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.04x = 160,901.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,901.24/337.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.39

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