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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.05, 502.03 and 321.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.05, 502.03 and 321.25 is: 478.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.05 : 502.03 = 321.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.05/502.03 = 321.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.05x = 502.03 × 321.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.05x = 161,277.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,277.94/337.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.50

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